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Dalen, Leonard Arvin, 1924-. Oral History Interview, 8 and 10 November 1986
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1452
Abstract
The Leonard Dalen collection consists of two audiocassettes and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Dalen and Karla Johnson during the fall of 1986. Dalen worked as a business education teacher in St. James, Minnesota from 1956 through the spring of 1986. In the interview, Dalen discussed his expectations of himself, colleagues, and students, the effects of world and national events on his pupils, the rights of teachers and students, the rewards of educating youth,...
Dates:
1986-11-08; 1986-11-10
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Daughters of the American Revolution. Anthony Wayne Chapter, Mankato, Minnesota. Collection, 1896 - ongoing
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1268
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to the Anthony Wayne Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, based in Mankato, Minnesota. The
organization's goals include promoting American and local history and conducting
genealogical research. The collection contains many items collected by the Anthony
Wayne Chapter, including scrapbooks and topical files. Also included in the collection
are items published by the Daughters of the American Revolution, including a newspaper
column...
Dates:
1899
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Daun, Joseph, 1891 - 1974. Newspaper Clippings, 1966 - 1969
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1218
Abstract
This collection consists of two newspaper clippings about the life of Joseph Daun, a former member of the Minnesota State Legislature and a longtime civic leader in Nicollet County. The clippings are from the Mankato Free Press, and are dated December 23, 1966 and July 30, 1969. The articles list Daun’s many accomplishments in Nicollet County, and also list the legislation that he was involved in during his time in the Legislature. Some of the major topics he was involved in were state...
Dates:
1966-1969
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Davis, Dwight W. Oral History Interview, 3 and 12 February 1987
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1466
Abstract
The Dwight W. Davis collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Davis and Michael Martin during the winter of 1987. Davis had worked as a coach, teacher, and administrator in the years preceding his employment as principal at Fairfax, Minnesota. In the interview, Davis mentioned his career experiences in the Minnesota towns of Long Prairie, Rush City, and Fairfax. Furthermore, he discussed various topics that affect schools and his...
Dates:
1987-02-03; 1987-02-12
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Davis, LeRoy G., 1859 - 1957. Reminiscences (1865 - 1893), undated
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0133
Abstract
The reminiscences proved within the LeRoy G. Davis collection pertain to his family’s migration from Wisconsin to Minnesota and the food they ate. He reminisced about his childhood on a farm near Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, and his occupations in Redwood County teaching second grade and his time at the law office of J. M. Thompson in Sleepy Eye. He discussed his education at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and at Hamline University in St. Paul before a shortage of economic funds forced...
Dates:
Undated
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
"Democracy Triumphant". Program, 1919. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1379.
Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1379
Abstract
This collection consists of a program from the 1919 Fourth of July celebration in Mankato, Minnesota. The program is from a pageant presented, which included live actors and floats. The pageant traced the history of democracy from its roots in Europe to its involvement in the history of the United States. Events portrayed in the pageant include the landing of the pilgrims, the signing of the Magna Carta, Lincoln freeing the slaves, and the battle of San Juan Hill. The history of service...
Dates:
1919
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Dickey, Edgar Van Buren, 1841-1925. Letters, 11 October 1861-2 July 1865
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0127
Abstract
The collection of Edgar Van Buren Dickey contains Civil War letters (11 October 1861-2 July 1865), written from various places in the southern United States, by Edgar Van Buren Dickey and William S. Wells. The letters contain information detailing life in the military during the Civil War. The letters were written to friends and relatives in Zumbrota and Pine Island townships in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
Dates:
1861-10-11 to 1865-07-02
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Dickey Family Scrapbook. Collection, 1863-1977
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0221
Abstract
The Dickey family scrapbook consists of a variety of items that range from clippings to photographs to manuscript documents. Subjects included in this scrapbook are the last will and testament of Sylvester Dickey, genealogical information about the Dickey family, and documents pertaining to the life and death of Edgar Dickey, a veteran of the Civil War. Lineages relate to the families of Edgar Dickey, Clara Parsons, Jeanette (Nettie) Harper Dickey, and Grace Margaret (Scofield) Wilson. ...
Dates:
1863 - 1977
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
DiMeglio, Alice, 1933-. Oral History Interview, 2 and 13 November 1988.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1392
Abstract
The Alice DiMeglio collection consists of two audiocassette tapes, CD duplicates of the audiocassettes, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between DiMeglio and Lisa Rinehart during the fall of 1988. DiMeglio began her teaching career in 1964. In the interview, DiMeglio discussed her experiences as a kindergarten teacher in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota. She focused on her career, expectations, goals, duties, rewards, frustrations, along with her thoughts concerning...
Dates:
1988-11-02; 1988-11-13
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Directories. Collection, 1927-Ongoing
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 149
Abstract
The Directories Collection, 1927 to present, contains telephone and address directories for campus, faculty, administrative and staff offices. The collection contains two series; the campus directories, and the faculty/staff directories.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1927-Ongoing
