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Barth, Frank W., 1888 - 1983. Oral History Interview, 1975.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0197

Abstract

The Frank W. Earth collection contains an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an interview conducted with Barth in 1975 by Leona Barth Schwiem for the Blue Earth County Historical Society and the American Association of University Women, Mankato, Branch. In the interview, Barth recalled moving to Mankato around 1893 and the changes in the city during his lifetime. The focus of the interview concerned Earth's job with the Mankato Electric Traction Company and the streetcars that provided the city's public transportation before the use of buses.

Dates

  • 1975

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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.

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

.25 Cubic Feet (1 Folder 1 Cassette 1 CD)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

It has been determined that the original recording of Frank W. Barth is available at the Blue Earth County Historical Society, Mankato, Minnesota.

Source

Creator

Title
SMHC Collection 0197. Barth, Frank W., 1888 - 1983. Oral History Interview, 1975.
Status
Completed
Author
Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid
Date
2002-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2017-01: Kieu Cao updated finding aid.

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