Meyer, F. Arnold, 1910 - 1999. A Brief History of J. D. Meyer, F.W. Meyer, and F.A.D.K. Meyer, 1848 - 1964, Booklet, 1980

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1300

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Abstract

This collection consists of a booklet written by F. Arnold Meyer, outlining his family’s history. The booklet tells the story of his family’s move from Germany, and their life in Mankato and Southern Minnesota. The lives of the patriarchs of the family, who are named in the title, is the main focus of the work, but information about later generations is also included. Meyer speaks about his family’s first years in America, the time during World War I and the Great Depression, and his family’s business, Meyer & Sons TV and Appliance, in Mankato, and includes photographs of family members and important places in the family’s history.

Dates

1980

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

F. Arnold Meyer donated this collection in November 1980.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Meyer, F. Arnold, 1910 – 1999. A Brief History of J. D. Meyer, F.W. Meyer, and F.A.D.K. Meyer, 1848 – 1964, Booklet, 1980.
Status: Completed
Author: Karyn Nester
Date: 1988-02
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English