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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
Parks, Sandra F., 1934-. Oral History Interview, 2006
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1740
Abstract
The Sandra F. Parks collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the
audiocassette, a transcript, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral
history interview conducted between Parks and Marsha Danielson in November 2006. In
this interview. Parks talks about her family, her experience as a student at Mankato State
College, and her experience as a library faculty member at Minnesota State University.This oral history interview was conducted as part...
Dates:
2006
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Parry, Edward Randolph, 1832-1874. Collection, 1857-1867
Collection — Half Hollinger box: 0106-0115, Folder: 01-03
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0110
Abstract
The Edward Randolph Parry collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings,
land deeds, and information related to his life in Mankato, Minnesota. The Pennsylvania
newspaper chppings titled "Minne-inne-opa" and "P" appeared in the Chester County
Times and the Philadelphia Press. The articles described Mankato, Minneopa Falls, land
prices, American Indians, and the vicinity around Mankato for promotional purposes.
Furthermore, the collection contains letters from Parry to his...
Dates:
1857-1867
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Parsons, James D. "I Tell You It Seems Like War", Compilation, 1980
Collection — Container: Volume 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1335
Abstract
This collection consists of one volume of letters transcribed by James D. Parsons. The letters were written by Edgar Van Buren Dickey during his time in the Civil War (1861 – 1865). Included in these letters are official correspondence to Dickey, who was an enlisted man from Minnesota, and his personal letters home. His letters home cover topic such as the terrain being covered, conditions in the camps, and information about his family at home. The letters were transcribed as a project in...
Dates:
1980
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
