Personal Papers, 1858 - 1882

This collection contains both the personal and business papers of Hermann R. Wiecking of Mankato, Minnesota. Most of the collection is devoted to his business dealings, and especially the Margarita Cigar Co., which was located at several locations on Front Street in Mankato. Three volumes of the cash ledger for the Margarita Cigar Co., three volumes of his accounts book, and one volume of his daybook are included in the collection. Also included is one folder of personal papers. Most of these papers pertain to his immigration from Germany to the United States. The personal papers included consist of: Wiecking's baptism certificate (1858), his secondary school completion certificate (1875), a document permitting Wiecking to leave Osnabmck, Germany (1875), his passport (1876), and his citizenship paper from Allamakee County, Iowa (1882).