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Schulz, Roy F., 1920 -. Papers, 1950 - 1974

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1204

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the papers of Roy F. Schulz, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1951 until 1971, from Blue Earth County. Included in these papers are correspondence, legislative bills, his local newspaper column, photographs, newspaper clippings, and files kept by Schulz on various issues during his term in the legislature.

The correspondence is made up of letters to and from Schulz, and covers topics like seat belt usage, renaming Mankato State College, and state funding issues. These letters are arranged chronologically.

Printed copies of House and Senate bills, which were introduced in 1963, make up three folders of the collection. These are also arranged chronologically.

Published and unpublished materials by or about Schulz also make up a considerable portion of the collection. Included in this category are four original photographs of Schulz taken during his legislative career, photocopies of newspaper clippings by and about Schulz, an incomplete collection of manuscripts from Schulz’ weekly newspaper column “Under the Dome”, Schulz’ voting record from the 1963 session, and campaign materials relating to his numerous elections.

The rest of the collection is arranged by topic. These files are comprised of information collected by Schulz about the most important issues during his tenure in the House of Representatives. Files on the topics of state aid for schools, the change of Mankato State College to a university, the proposed Minnesota Wetlands Bill, and improvement of highway and motor vehicle safety are part of the collection.

One file of miscellaneous materials is also part of the collection. Included in this file are seating charts and name tags from the 1963 session, a 1967 speech by Schulz, and items on margarine sales and snowmobiling.

Dates

  • 1950-1974

Biographical / Historical

Roy F. Schulz was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1951, and served until 1971. A lifelong grain farmer and resident of Blue Earth County, Schulz also served as a member of the board of directors of Immanuel Hospital (Mankato), and of the St. Clair Medical and Dental Corporation. Schulz also served as president of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, chairman of the Blue Earth County Republican party, and was an active member of the 4-H, the Farm Bureau, and the Mankato Junior Chamber of Commerce. After leaving the House of Representatives in 1971, Schulz became a lobbyist for the Minnesota Motor Transport Association and later for the Minnesota Real Estate Taxpayers Association.

Biographical information found in the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1969 – 1970, and in the collection.

Extent

1.50 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, legislative bills, newspaper clippings, all relating to Roy F. Schulz and his twenty-year career (1951 – 1971) in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Also included in the collection are newspaper columns he wrote and several topical files relating to legislative issues. Among the main issues discussed in the topical files are: state aid for both private and public schools, highway and motor vehicle safety issues, the proposal for a Minnesota wetlands bill, and the attempt to have Mankato State College upgraded to university status. Personal items such as photographs and campaign materials are also included.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Roy F. Schulz donated this collection in June 1975.

Title
Schulz, Roy F., 1920 -. Papers, 1950 - 1974
Status
Completed
Author
This collection was processed
Date
1976-01
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

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029