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Otto, Arvilla E., 1915-1999. Oral History Interview, 23 April and 3 May 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1430
Abstract
The Arvilla E. Otto collection contains an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette and transcript of an interview conducted between Otto and Sandi Glenn during the spring of 1990. In the interview, Otto discussed her career as an elementary school teacher in both rural and public schools between 1935 and 1981. Otto focused on the changes that occurred during her years of teaching.This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for the graduate level...
Dates:
1990-04-23; 1990-05-03
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Otto, Dorothy, 1918 - 1994. "A Cursory History of the First Presbyterian Church of Mankato." 1974
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1355
Abstract
This collection consists of a paper written by Dorothy Otto, formerly of Mankato, Minnesota. The typescript is titled “A Cursory History of the First Presbyterian Church of Mankato”, and describes the history of the First Presbyterian Church of Mankato, and was originally presented at a meeting of the church in March of 1974. The paper discusses the period from 1855 to about 1970.
Dates:
1974
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Otto, Dorothy, 1918 - 1994. "Religion in Our Background." Paper, 1979
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1354
Abstract
This collection consists of a photocopy of a paper presented by Dorothy Otto, of Mankato, Minnesota. The paper, entitled “Religion in Our Background”, was originally presented to the Women’s Club of Mankato on January 19, 1979. The paper is a history of various Mankato churches, including the Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, and Lutheran churches.
Dates:
1979
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Out of Chaos Project Materials. Collection, 2005.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0255
Abstract
The Out of Chaos Project Materials collection contains materials related to the creation of Out of Chaos: Reflections of a University President and his Contemporaries on Vietnam-era Unrest in Mankato and its Relevance Today by James F. Nickerson. The primary focus of the book is May 1972. The collection consists of research materials generated as part of the writing of the book. It includes: written accounts of the events in Nickerson’s book, audio interviews with those who contributed to...
Dates:
2005
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Oyesile, Victor, 1991-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2011
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1786
Abstract
The Victor Oyesile collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Oyesile and Zeara Alvarez in April 2011. Oyesile attended Minnesota State University, Mankato from 2008-2012. In this interview, Oyesile talks about his family, coming to Minnesota State University, Mankato, his daily life and some memories of campus. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your MSU Story Oral History...
Dates:
2011
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Paczkowski, Joan A., 1935-2019. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1703
Abstract
The Joan A. Paczkowski collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Paczkowski and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Paczkowski served in the United States Navy WAVES right after the Korean War. She talks about her training and her time in the service. She also tells stories of memorable moments. Paczkowski spent her time in the service working in Communications.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central...
Dates:
2002-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Paddock, Harry, 1870 - 1961. Papers, 1870 -1930
Collection — Hollinger box: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0157
Abstract
This collection consists mainly of the correspondence of Mr. Harry Paddock, a lawyer and land speculator who spent most of his life in Mankato. The collection contains his personal and business correspondence from 1890 to 1930. Two of the main topics are the selling of lumber from Mr. Paddock's lands and land speculation near Walker, Minnesota, an area that was being considered for the site of a sanitarium. Also included are some miscellaneous business receipts, transcripts of court...
Dates:
1870-1930
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Paddock, Zach, 1824 - 1895. Ledger, 1872
Collection — Object: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1201
Abstract
This collection is made up of a ledger kept by Zach Paddock, who was a Mankato, Minnesota businessman and politician. The ledger, dated 1872, contains transactions from Paddock’s grain business. It contains notes on dealings with other grain companies from Winona, Minneapolis, and St. Paul.
Dates:
1872
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Palm H. W. Photo Album, 1925-1939
Collection — Half Hollinger box: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0128
Abstract
The Palm collection contains a photo album and one folder of loose items. The photo album contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and postcards provide a glimpse into Palm’s travels and business dealings in Ortonville, Minnesota, Kilbourn, Wisconsin, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The album provides a pictorial representation of Palm’s travels in Mexico, Cuba, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Florida, Minnesota and California. The items in this folder may have been in the scrapbook at one...
Dates:
1925-1939
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Palmer, Terry, 1948-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1968-2004.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1721
Abstract
The Palmer collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Palmer and Daardi Sizemore in 2004. In this interview, Palmer talks about his service in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Palmer also talks about his service in the Tonkin Gulf, where he served three tours of duty. The collection contains a serviceman’s newsletter from Mankato, Minnesota as well as newsletters and other miscellaneous information about the USS Ranger...
Dates:
2004-02-08
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
