Staff
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Molly McIntosh - Executive Director
Molly is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a BA in History and an MA in Art History and Museum Studies. She is a passionate historian of Minnesota history and an active participant in the local arts community. Molly has received fellowships and research grants for her study of street art and public art projects that benefit local communities, and utilizes this experience to connect the Edina Historical Society to the broader community of the arts around the Twin Cities. |
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John Flynn - Research Coordinator
A 40-year resident of Edina, John attended Morningside Elementary, Wooddale Elementary, Concord Elementary, South View Junior High and Edina High School. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Medical Institute of Minnesota. John is passionate about education and has a particular interest in the early history of Morningside, 50th & France, the Edina Mill area, and the old streetcar lines. In his spare time, he enjoys research, working out and watching golf.
A 40-year resident of Edina, John attended Morningside Elementary, Wooddale Elementary, Concord Elementary, South View Junior High and Edina High School. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the Medical Institute of Minnesota. John is passionate about education and has a particular interest in the early history of Morningside, 50th & France, the Edina Mill area, and the old streetcar lines. In his spare time, he enjoys research, working out and watching golf.
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Mary Agnes Ratelle - Historic Site Manager
Mary is a graduate of the art history and museum studies MA program at the University of St. Thomas. Raised in Edina, she enjoys researching local history and participating in historical reenactment and community outreach. Mary Agnes has a particular interest in historical fashion and uses her connections with the Edina Historical Society to study how Minnesota based industries, such as Dayton’s, impacted the fashion industry and the formation of social customs. |
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Mikayla Sarie - Museum Registrar
Since graduating with her BA in anthropology, Mikayla has been motivated to promote the preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage and informational resources for generations to come. She has volunteered for various museums such as the Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Historical Society, Dakota County Historical Society, Bloomington Historical Society, and Research Library at the Hennepin History Museum. Her projects have focused on processing special collections and archives, genealogy and exhibit research, and organizing repositories and online databases. She continues to dedicate much of her spare time to volunteering, photography, painting, outdoor activities, and travel. |
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Internships
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