Minnesota Legal History

The Annual Report of the State Librarian from 1860 includes a brief report of the library's recovery from a fire in 1857 and a list of all the books that have been acquired.

A digitized version of the Library's Catalog from 1902.

In our positions as librarians, not lawyers, we can suggest resources but cannot give legal advice (such as which form to file) or legal opinions (such as how a statute might apply to particular facts). To do so could be considered the unauthorized practice of law. Even though we try to suggest materials that will be of help, more research is often required to find a complete and correct answer. For many questions, the best answer may be to consult an attorney.