Phillips, Alois, 1874-1947 and Family. Collection, 1889-1924.

Collection — Half Hollinger box: 01

Identifier: SMHC Collection 0283

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The photographs are divided into three sub-series classified by the subject of the photographs.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1889 - 1924

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

Alois Phillips was born on October 3, 1874, in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota to Xavier and Franciska Phillips. He attended the Mankato State Normal School from 1894 until graduating on March 24, 1899, from the 5-year Elementary course. He married Theresia Gretsch in 1906. They had two children, Arthur, and Clarence, between 1908 and 1916. Phillips died on May 20, 1947, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 72, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery.

Extent

.5 Cubic Feet (1 Half-Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of photographs and postcards from the Alois Phillips family from 1890s - 1920s. The images consist of his time at the Mankato State Normal School along with family portraits and family wedding photographs.