Jefferson, Leo Edward, 1882 - 1974. Biographical Sketches, ca. 1955
Abstract
This collection consists of two biographical sketches written by Leo Edward Jefferson, of Mankato, Minnesota. The sketches highlight the lives of his parents, Adam and Mary Jefferson, of Mankato. Jefferson speaks about his parents’ childhoods in Bavaria and Lorraine, their lives in Wisconsin, and their move to Minnesota. Jefferson also discusses his father’s role in the building of Fort Ridgely, pioneer life in Mankato, and in passing mentions some events of the Civil War and the Dakota Conflict.
Dates
- 1955
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
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Minnesota Historical Society donated this collection in February 1980.
- Title
- Jefferson, Leo Edward, 1882 - 1974. Biographical Sketches, ca. 1955
- 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
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
