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Crane, Guy C. Collection, 1975

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0173

Abstract

This collection consists of a reel-to-reel tape, 1 CD duplicate of the reel-to-reel, and transcript of an oral history interview of Guy C. Crane of Mankato, Minnesota. Furthermore, C. Olauson, theatrical director at the university, added some additional information to Crane’s reminiscences. In addition, the collection contains a news release about Crane from a Mankato State University publication. Crane served as stage manager of the Wonderland and Unique vaudeville theaters in Mankato. This interview was conducted in order to gain information about his experiences in the vaudeville entertainment industry during the early 1900s.

Dates

  • 1975

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

Guy C. Crane was born on December 3, 1889, on a farm near Alexandria, South Dakota. His family moved to Windom, Minnesota, and then to Mankato in 1906. Crane married Lena Offerman of Sleepy Eye, and they had one daughter.

Crane worked in a variety of occupations in addition to his vaudeville activities. During World War II, he worked for contractors in Newfoundland and Greenland. From 1947 until his retirement at age 65, he worked for Swanson Paper and Paint Company in Mankato.

Guy C. Crane died in October of 1980.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 Reel-to-Reel 1 CD Duplicate 2 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Lowell Schreyer donated this collection in April 1978.

Title
SMHC Collection 0173. Crane, Guy C. Collection, 1975
Status
Completed
Date
1979-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2000-01: Finding aid revised by Robert Russell
  • 2002-09: Jeff A. Jenson revised and updated the finding aid
  • 2017-01: Kieu Cao updated the 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