Hill project cataloger Jillian Odland shares some fun and quirky objects, photos and letters she's found while working on the papers of St. Paul railroad baron James J. Hill, his son Louis W. Hill, and other Hill family members.

Highlights from the Hill Family Collection

Every object tells a story, and Collections Up Close presents short, illustrated features that highlight the stories and history behind selected items in the Minnesota Historical Society's museum collections.

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Highlights from the Hill Family Collection

Highlights from the Hill Family Collection