Fletcher, Ella May, 1874 - 1959. Papers 1912 - 1959

Collection — Folder: 01

Identifier: SMHC Collection 0172

Staff Only

Abstract

This collection consists of information about Miss Ella May Fletcher, a schoolteacher and organizer of the Campfire Girls in Mankato, Minnesota. The collection is made up mostly of newspaper clippings by or about Ms. Fletcher, her involvement with the Campfire Girls, and Mankato history. Also included is a letter written by Ms. Fletcher to her students.

Dates

1912-1959

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.

Biographical / Historical

Ella May Fletcher was born on her family's homestead north of Mankato, Minnesota, in 1874. She was the daughter of Susan Marshman Dyer, one of the first teachers at Mankato Normal School, and Lafayette G. M. Fletcher, a successful Mankato farmer and businessman. Ella May, along with her family, moved to Mankato in 1911. Ella taught in Mankato and Minneapolis schools. She organized the first Camp Fire Girls group in Mankato in 1915, and continued to be active in this organization throughout her life. Ms. Fletcher passed away in Mankato, March 21, 1959.

Biographical information found in Mankato Free Press, March 21, 1959.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 folder 29 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Robert Berquist donated this collection in July 1975.

Related Materials

Fletcher, Lafayette G. M., 1830 – 1910. Papers, 1884 – 1945. SMHC Collection 0171.

Fletcher, Susan Marshman Dyer, 1845 – 1941. Letters, 1867 – 1869. SMHC Collection 0168.

Fletcher, Gilbert M., 1883 – 1933. SMHC Collection 0170.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: SMHC Collection 0172. Fletcher, Ella May, 1874 - 1959. Papers 1912 - 1959.
Status: Completed
Date: 1976-05
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English