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Foster, Mary Salinda. "A Thought That Grew", Typescript, 1940

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1304
Abstract

This collection consists of a typescript written by Mary Salinda Foster. This article discusses a meeting with Mrs. James (no first name listed), regarding the Art History Club at Mankato State College. Mrs. James reminisced about the founding of the club to the club officers at a meeting celebrating her eightieth birthday.

Dates: 1940
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Four Traction Auto Co. Mankato, MN. Drawings, 1908 - 1913

 Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0161
Abstract This collection is made up of thirteen photocopies of engineering drawings of cars and trucks designed by Mr. Ernest Rosenberger of the Four Traction Auto Company. The drawings contain views of both entire vehicles and parts of the chassis and drive gear, but are not to scale. Included in these drawings are depictions of a twelve-passenger automobile, a 1 1/2 ton truck, two fire engines, and car and light truck chassis and axles. The original drawings are in the collections of the Minnesota...
Dates: 1908-1913
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Fowler and Pay. Papers, 1887 - 1888

 Collection — Oversize box: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1229
Abstract This collection consists of items belonging to the business firm of Fowler and Pay. The business was operated by Frank Fowler and Benjamin Franklin Pay, of Mankato. From 1887 until 1889 the company served as a retail outlet for products produced by other local businesses. This collection contains a ledger book from this time period, which includes the financial records from the business. Also included is a deed for land purchased by Fowler and Pay in Mankato, and an undated pamphlet produced...
Dates: 1887-1888
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Franklin Waite Law Office. Papers, 1852-1884.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0296
Abstract

The Franklin Waite Law Office collection consists primarily of legal correspondence to Waite and his partners from clients and other attorneys.

Dates: 1852 - 1884
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Franta, Mark V. Oral History Interview, 8 and 12 November 1985.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1500
Abstract The Mark Franta collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Franta and Bart Franta, his brother, during November 1985. In the interview, Mark Franta, a high school science teacher at Winnebago High School in Winnebago, Minnesota from 1980 through 1985, discussed his expectations of and relationships with students, teachers, and administrators. Even though he had only been a teacher at Winnebago for five years, Mark Franta talked...
Dates: 1985-11-08; 1985-11-12
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Frerichs, Donald L., 1931-2019. Collection, 1949-2016.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0322
Abstract

The Donald L. Frerichs Collection consists primarily of track and field medals from his time as a student at Mankato State Teachers College between 1950 and 1954. The collection also includes his track jersey, shorts, and running shoes, as well as a newspaper article, a varsity letter, and a Minnesota State University, Mankato Athletic Hall of Fame plaque.

Dates: 1949 - 2016
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Friend, Andrew, 1835 - 1916. "The Life of Mr. Friend." Autobiography, 1916

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1353
Abstract

This collection consists of a typescript of the autobiography of Andrew Friend, of Garden City, Minnesota. The item is entitled “The Life of Mr. Friend”, and was compiled in 1916. In his autobiography, Friend discusses his involvement in building sawmills and gristmills in southern Minnesota, the defense of New Ulm during the Dakota Conflict, and the operation of his flourmill at Garden City.

Dates: 1916
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Gaarenstroom, Christian Fredrick, 1887 - 1971. Collection, 1912 - 1977

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1246
Abstract The Christian Fredrick Gaarenstroom collection consists of an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history conducted between Dr. Bruce L. Larson and Gaarenstroom's son, Conrad F. Gaarenstroom, in the summer of 1977. The interview deals with Conrad Gaarenstroom reminiscing about his father's political activities and a small section on his own public career in Fairmont, Minnesota. In addition, the collection contains items that belonged to Christian...
Dates: 1912-1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Gail, Emma (Emily). Journal, May 1855 - February 1881.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0186
Abstract The Emma Gail collection contains a typed copy of a journal written during the Gail family's move from Waupan, Wisconsin to Mankato, Minnesota in 1855. The first section of the journal contains Gail's accounts concerning the family's trip to Mankato. The second half of the collection contains her description of Mankato and her life in 1881. By this time, she had married Benjamin T. Town in 1860, and by 1874, the couple were raising three sons: Benjamin, Warren, and Ray. The journal is not...
Dates: 1855-05 - 1881-02
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Garrard, Lewis Hector, 1829 - 1887, and Family. Papers, 1844 - 1964

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0130
Abstract

The Lewis Hector Garrard collection contains rough-draft copies of the first five chapters in the book Wah-To-Yah and the Taos Trail, correspondence between Garrard and his family, tax and property receipts, biographical information, newspaper clippings, and documents related to Garrard’s service in the military. The letters were written during Garrard’s trip to the west in the 1840’s, his college years, and from his homes in Europe and Minnesota.

Dates: 1844-1964
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

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Alvarez, Zeara, 1975- 15
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Danielson, Marsha 13
Clink, Kellian Donna, 1958- 10
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Busch, Victoria 2
Cornelius, Melissa, 1985- 2
Davis, Eugenie C. 2
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Fletcher, Gilbert M., 1883-1933 2
Glenn, Sandi 2
H.H. King Flour Mills Co. (1923-1975) 2
Hacker, Zach, 1985- 2
Halpin, Kimberly, 1983- 2
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Higgs, Julie Lynnette 2
Hitzemann, Dennis L. 2
Hughes, David Wendell, 1901-1984 2
Hughes, Jessica, 1985- 2
Iverson, Emely, 1984- 2
Javid, Salumeh, 1976- 2
Johnson , Brian , 1979- 2
Kunelius, Mary 2
Lingen, Percy 2
Maag, Jamie, 1983- 2
Mankato State University. Bureau of Planning and Cartographic Services 2
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Martin, Michael R. 2
Mason, Marcia 2
Miller, George J., 1880-1973 2
Moore, Roy Benjamin, 1908-1993 2
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Okafor, Uchenna 2
Orchard, Jodi, 1957- 2
Otto, Dorothy, 1918-1994 2
Overholtzer, Deborah 2
Peterson, Joseph, 1985- 2
Peterson, Leslie 2
Posner, Cynthia, 1983- 2
Pribyl, Margaret, 1929- 2
Quiggle, Arthur W., 1890-1977 2
Real, Jennifer, 1986- 2
Reul, Allison, 1986- 2
Rusch, Evan 2
Siebrass, Hershel, 1932-2017 2
Skaden, Nicholas, 1985- 2
Smerdon, Kelly, 1984- 2
Smiland, Christy, 1984- 2
Smith, Kelly David 2
Stenzel, Anne 2
Sylvester, Shirleen K. 2
Ta, Jamie, 1985- 2
Thomas, David A. 2
Timm, Casey, 1985- 2
Townsend, Cassie, 1985- 2
United States. Army. Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864) 2
United States. Army. Women's Army Corps 2
United States. Cadet Nurse Corps 2
United States. Naval Reserve. Women’s Reserve 2
United States. War Department 2
Van Duyn, Victoria J. 2
Walchuk, Christopher 2
Wiecking, Anna M., 1887-1973 2
Wizenburg, Patrick, 1984- 2
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Young, Loy, 1923-2015 2
Zeig, Michelle 2
Zust, Jeffery L. 2
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Adams, James Kenneth, 1930- 1
Adolphson, Thomas, 1955- 1
Agboola, Wale, 1988- 1
Ahrens, John 1
Alberg, Winnifred, 1923- 1
Albrecht, Janet, 1935-2016 1
Albright, Marjorie, 1920-2006 1
Alcorn, Wallace, 1930- 1
All Souls Church (Sleepy Eye, Minn.) 1

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