Gould, Elvira Clark, 1868-1949. Photographs, 1880-1890.

Collection — Half Hollinger box: 01

Identifier: SMHC Collection 0299

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Scope and Contents

The collection guide consists of individually listed photographs in two series.

Dates

1880 - 1890

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

Elvira Clark Gould was born on August 18, 1868 to William Wallace Clark and Martha Klatte Clark in Rapidan, Minnesota. The family moved to Mankato prior to 1880 where William was a carpenter and they resided there for several years. Elvira attended the Mankato Normal School where she graduated from the Advanced Course in May 1886. At least one, possibly two, or her sisters also attended the Normal School. Elvira then taught in St. Clair for three... months and Brainerd for 18 months. She married Alfred Gould on June 13, 1889 and they had three children. They moved to Zumbro Falls where Gould served as a Methodist Minister and school teacher.

Extent

.25 Cubic Feet (2 Folders)

Language of Materials

English

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Additional Description

Abstract

The Elvira Clark Gould photograph collection consists of 28 portrait photographs of Mankato residents from 1880-1890 and 1886 Mankato Normal School graduates.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Cynthia Haack donated this collection in 2003.

Related Materials

It’s possible additional materials about individual people are available at the Blue Earth County Historical Society.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: SMHC Collection 0299. Gould, Elvira Clark, 1868-1949. Photographs, 1880-1890.
Status: Completed
Author: Adam Smith processed this collection
Date: 2025-03-13
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin