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Thayer, Frank C., 1852 - 1911. Journal, 1875 - 1880.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0189

Abstract

The Frank C. Thayer collection contains one journal composed between 1875 and 1880. In the journal, Thayer wrote about everyday life, planting trees on his property, the weather, and his jobs while he was at the following locations in southern Minnesota: Kasson, Dodge County; Holly Township and Shetek, Murray County; Oshawa, Nicollet County; Tracy, Lyon County, New Ulm, Brown County, Rochester and Eyota, Olmstead County. Besides the daily notations, the journal contains letters, receipts, a mortgage, and historical notes written by Thayer's descendents.

Dates

  • 1875-1880

Creator

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Minnesota State Historical Society transferred this collection in 2001.

Title
Thayer, Frank C., 1852 - 1911. Journal, 1875 - 1880.
Status
Completed
Author
Jeff A. Jenson
Date
2002-02
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

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