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Sletten, Cora P., 1885-1974. Collection, 1885-1974

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0230

Scope and Contents

This collection in divided into two different series: journals and photographs and documents. These series are further arranged chronologically whenever possible.

Dates

  • Creation: 1893-1971

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

Cora Sletten was born in 1885. She graduated from Carlton College, and in 1923 she graduated from the University of Chicago with a Master of Science in Geography. She taught geography at Mankato State Teachers College from 1923-1953. “Ms. Sletten received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Council of Geography Educators in 1953 and the Carlton College Distinguished Service Award in 1971 in recognition of alumni achievement. She was President of the National Council, and served for many years as assistant editor of the Journal of Geography.” She died in 1974.

Full Extent

1.25 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger Box 1 Half Hollinger Box 1 Legal Half Hollinger Box 1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Cora Sletten was a geography professor at Mankato State Teachers College. The majority of the collection is comprised of journals, which document twenty-five years of her life. The collection also includes photographs of Ms. Sletten and her friends and family over the years.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Mrs. Inella Burns donated this collection in May 2006.

Related Materials

Miller, George J, 1880-1973. Collection, 1865-2013. MSU Archives Collection 302, University Archives, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

National Council for Geographic Education. Collection, 1915-Ongoing. MSU Archives Collection 301, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Title
SMHC Collection 0230. Sletten, Cora, 1885-1974. Collection, 1885-1974
Status
Completed
Author
Brandon Rykhus processed this collection
Date
2006-09
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2026-06: Adam Smith made an addition to the collection

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