Urban and Regional Studies Institute Photographs of Minnesota. Collection, 1969-2002.

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 0291

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of photographic slides which have a large emphasis on urban architecture, spanning many different architectural styles and generations. Cities across Minnesota were photographed, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mankato, Albert Lea, and Le Sueur.

Dates

1969 - 2002

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the 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 the 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

The slides in this collection were primarily donated by H. Roger Smith, a former Geography and Urban and Regional Studies professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Born in 1936 in Dover, Ohio, Smith would go on to earn multiple degrees from Michigan State University, Pratt Institute, and Harvard before moving to Mankato to teach Geography. Smith was instrumental in the creation and development of Minnesota State Mankato’s Urban and Regional Studies Institute (URSI) and was known for his student-led community projects. This collection of photographs of cities, staff and students were taken in large part by Smith himself or students in his classes and depict architectural styles, historic preservation issues, and urban renewal.

Extent

1.5 Cubic Feet (1 Archives Box 1 Hollinger Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Urban and Regional Studies Institute Photographs of Minnesota Collection consists of photographic slides of Minnesota cities and Minnesota State University, Mankato Urban and Regional Studies faculty and students. While most of the collection centers around the Twin Cities, there are photographic slides from different towns and cities across the state of Minnesota.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

H. Roger Smith donated the bulk of this collection in 2012 and Missy Manderfeld of the Urban and Regional Studies Institute donated the remainder in 2013.

Related Materials

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about the Urban and Regional Studies Photographs of Minnesota available elsewhere. If you are doing research on buildings within local communities, it is recommended to do further research at local museums or historical societies within those communities.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Urban and Regional Studies Photographs of Minnesota. Collection, 1969-2002. SMHC Collection 0291, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Status: Completed
Author: Processed by Jamison Vierstraete, Saba Khan and Adam Smith in October 2023
Date: 2024-02
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin