Minnesota Territorial Stamp Covers, 1949
Abstract
This collection consists of stamps and envelopes commemorating the State of Minnesota’s territorial centennial. The collection is made up of four envelopes, each bearing a different design and matching stamp. The events and places portrayed on the envelopes are Minnesota’s first newspaper, a Red River ox cart train from Pembina to Mendota, the discovery of the source of the Mississippi River, and the establishment of Fort Snelling. The envelopes were postmarked at sites relating to the design on them. The postmarks date from April – August of 1949.
Dates
- 1949
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
Edna Johnson Birks donated this collection in November 1985.
- Title
- Minnesota Territorial Stamp Covers, 1949.
- 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
