Barney Family. Papers, 1873 - 1959. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1375.
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to the Barney family of Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Genealogical information about the Barney family, a scrapbook, family correspondence, newspapers, and reminiscences about the Barney family homestead near Good Thunder, Minnesota are all part of the collection. Members of the Barney family were among the early pioneers in Blue Earth County. The scrapbook of Asa Barney, who was witness to events during the 1862 Dakota Conflict, and the subsequent hangings, are part of the collection.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1862 - 1977
Creator
- Barney (Family)
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
5.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bernita Barney Cummiskey donated this collection in November 1978.
Creator
- Barney (Family)
- Title
- Barney Family. Papers, 1873 - 1959. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1375.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karyn Nester processed this collection
- Date
- 1988-10
- 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
