Gavel presented to Governor Brunsdale from the rudder of the Minnie H.
Entry/Object ID
2020.280.34
Description
Gavel presented to Governor Brunsdale
Cataloged By
LeAnn Beck
Acquisition
Accession
2020.280
Acquisition Method
Gift
Location
Location
* Untyped Location
Library
Building
Plummer House
Category
Exhibit
General Notes
Note
Inscription on gavel reads - From the Rudder of Steamer "Minnie H".
This steamboat operated on Devils Lake every summer for 25 years. Captain Edward Heerman built a steamboat in 1882 and named it the Minnie H after his daughter Minnietta Heerman. It began operations on July 4, 1883. This steamboat carried passengers and freight back and forth from the city of Devils Lake on the north side of the lake to Fort Totten on the south side, as well as to other points along the lake.
