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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

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

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

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

Garrett, Tory D, 1988-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2011

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1782
Abstract The Tory Garret collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Garrett and Zeara Alvarez in April 2011. Garrett attended Minnesota State University, Mankato from 2009-2011. In this interview, Garret talks about being an athlete at Minnesota State University, Mankato, his family life, and activities that he does outside of campus.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your...
Dates: 2011

Geschwind, Peter, 1852 - 1938. Papers, 1868 - 1922

 Collection — Half Hollinger box: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0132
Abstract The Peter Geschwind collection consists of items pertaining to his work in the Sleepy Eye, Minnesota as well as some personal items. The collection contains The Charter of the City of Sleepy Eye with appended ordinances through 1907, manuscripts written by Geschwind about his views concerning the Ku Klux Klan and more specifically the Klan in southern Texas, and an undated photograph of Geschwind. Additionally, the collection contains numerous documents ranging from land deeds, to the will...
Dates: 1868-1922

Gibbons, George P. Oral History Interview, 30 October 1986.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1499
Abstract The George Gibbons collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Gibbons and Jean Benda during October 1986. In the interview, Gibbons discussed his twenty-nine year career as a social studies teacher in Jackson, Minnesota. He talked about his educational career and his goals as a teacher along with his observations concerning administrators, teacher organizations, the community, parental involvement, and his students. ...
Dates: 1986-10-30

Gilbert, James R., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 24 and 30 October 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1414
Abstract The James R. Gilbert collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted with Gilbert during the fall of 1990. Gilbert worked as a public school science teacher, and in the interview, he discussed the changes that he believed occurred in education between 1962 and 1990. He noted the increasing sophistication of students and the subsequent demands upon to teachers to stay current. The majority of Gilbert’s...
Dates: 1990-10-24; 1990-10-30

Gilmore, Mark Anthony, 1839 - 1921. Reminiscences, 1907

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1352
Abstract This collection consists of a handwritten copy of the reminiscences of Mark Anthony Gilmore, of Mapleton, Minnesota. These reminiscences were dictated to Harriet and Paul Barney in 1907. Gilmore discusses his life before moving to Minnesota, moving to Colorado as part of the gold rush, and working on the Union Pacific Railroad. Also included in the collection are three pages of the Gilmore genealogy copied from Alvin Nichols, Utah Pioneer. The original copy of these reminiscences is...
Dates: 1907

Glines, Dr. Don E., 1930-2023. Collection, 1964-2023

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0229
Abstract

The Glines Collection highlights the professional career of Dr. Don E. Glines, an educational innovator. His career took him around the United States including South Dakota, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and California. The collection includes articles, speeches, and other documents by and about Glines that address the importance of educational change and alternatives.

Dates: 1964 - 2023

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Engen, David, 1968- 3
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Cornelius, Melissa, 1985- 2
Davis, Eugenie C. 2
Democratic Party (Minn.) 2
Fletcher, Gilbert M., 1883-1933 2
Glenn, Sandi 2
H.H. King Flour Mills Co. (1923-1975) 2
Hacker, Zach, 1985- 2
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Hughes, David Wendell, 1901-1984 2
Hughes, Jessica, 1985- 2
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Johnson , Brian , 1979- 2
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Lingen, Percy 2
Maag, Jamie, 1983- 2
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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
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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
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United States. Army. Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864) 2
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