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Residents, Mankato and Blue Earth, Minnesota. Photographs, c. 1870s-1917

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0214

Abstract

The photograph collection of residents of Mankato and Blue Earth, Minnesota consists of pictures of people and a few places in Mankato between the 1870s and the early twentieth century. In addition, a small portion of this collection contains images of people and places in Blue Earth, Minnesota around 1900. Of the people photographed in Mankato, a large percentage of the portraits were taken at the Blissenbach, Everitt, Keene, Richert, Smith, and Snow photograph studios. The pictures are grouped by families, students and faculty members at Mankato State Normal School, and by those who were residing in Mankato and Blue Earth.

Dates

  • 1870-1917

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.

Extent

0.75 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger Box 1 Half Hollinger Box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Nancy Gale Compau, the Northwest Room Historian at the Spokane Public Library in Spokane, Washington, donated this collection in April 1989.

Title
SMHC Collection 0214. Residents, Mankato and Blue Earth, Minnesota. Photographs, c. 1870s-1917
Status
Completed
Author
Karyn Nester processed this collection
Date
1989-04
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2003-02: Jeff A. Jenson refined the collection and developed 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