A Century of Ideas: Exploring the History of the University of Minnesota Press
The University of Minnesota Press stands as a testament to a century of groundbreaking publishing. Founded on July 16, 1925, it is poised to celebrate 100 years of creative publishing in 2025. Throughout its history, the press has consistently garnered international recognition and influence, all while maintaining deep roots within the communities, cultures, and environments of Minnesota and the broader Upper Midwest.
A Legacy of Adventurous Publishing
Since its inception, the University of Minnesota Press has distinguished itself through its commitment to adventurous and cutting-edge editorial initiatives. These initiatives transcend traditional academic boundaries, forging new paths for interdisciplinary scholarship. The press has consistently sought to “make scholarly books more usable and less forbidding, to bridge the gap between the specialist and the layman, and to represent the region without provincialism,” as stated by its first director, Margaret S.
Key Publications and Areas of Focus
The University of Minnesota Press boasts a diverse catalog, reflecting its commitment to a wide range of subjects. Some notable titles include:
- Adaptive Strategies and Population Ecology of Northern Grouse: Volume 1
- Adaptive Strategies and Population Ecology of Northern Grouse: Volume II
- Crossing the Barriers: The Autobiography of Allan H. E.A.
- Edna St. Eduard C. E.E.
- Exploring the St.
- Fool for Love: F.
- Further Speculations by T.E.
- Grounded: Perpetual Flight
- Harriman vs. Henry D.
- Hitchcock’s Cryptonymies: Volume I
- Hitchcock’s Cryptonymies: Volume II
- H.L.
- I Think I Am: Philip K.
- Immigration and American History: Essays in Honor of Theodore C.
- James T. J.D.
- John A.
- John P.
- The Manuscript Poems of A.E.
- Method and Perspective in Anthropology: Papers in Honor of Wilson D.
- The Minneapolis & St.
- Minnesota’s St.
- Music Master of the Middle West: The Story of F. Melius Christiansen and the St.
- Mysterious Tales of Old St.
- Next to the Color Line: Gender, Sexuality, and W. E. B.
- Olav Audunssøn: I
- Olav Audunssøn: II
- Olav Audunssøn: III
- Olav Audunssøn: IV
- On Good Ground: The Story of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in St.
- A Private Wilderness: The Journals of Sigurd F.
- St.
- St.
- Stopping the Presses: The Murder of Walter W.
- The Stray Bullet: William S.
- Those About Him Remained Silent: The Battle over W. E. B.
- The Thoughtbook of F.
- The Tootin' Louie: A History of the Minneapolis and St.
- Torn in Two: The Sinking of the Daniel J.
- T.S.
- Twin Cities by Trolley: The Streetcar Era in Minneapolis and St.
- A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F.
- William D.
- Woman at Work: The Autobiography of Mary Anderson as told to Mary N.
- Worlds Built to Fall Apart: Versions of Philip K.
Connection to the University of Minnesota and Beyond
As an integral part of the University of Minnesota, the Press plays a vital role in disseminating scholarly research and fostering intellectual discourse. Its connection extends beyond the university, reaching a global audience through its publications and journals. The University of Minnesota Press joined The Association of American Publishers trade organization.
Centennial Campaign: Supporting the Future of Publishing
As the University of Minnesota Press approaches its centennial in 2025, it has launched a centennial campaign to ensure its continued success. This campaign invites the community to contribute to the press's mission by supporting authors, illustrators, and translators, and helping them realize their visions in print. Donations of $100 or more will receive one of our limited-edition black tote bags.
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