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Goodfellow, Mary Ann. "A History of Girl Scouting in Fairmont", 1982
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1310
Abstract
This collection consists of a typed transcript of an interview conducted with Catherine Blesi. Blesi was a long time supporter of the Girl Scouts of Fairmont, Minnesota. She was president of the Fairmont Girl Scouts Council from 1936 until 1940. The typescript was compiled by using quotations from a taped interview from Blesi. The result is an interesting, but sometimes difficult to follow, narrative of Blesi’s personal experiences in Fairmont. She reminisces about selling cookies in the...
Dates:
1982
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Graif, Matt J. Clothing. Papers, 1925 - 1960
Collection — Hollinger box: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1239
Abstract
This collection consists of 35 small volumes originally belonging to the Matt J. Graif Clothing store in Mankato, Minnesota. Matt J. Graif Clothing is a men’s store, and the volumes contain the names and addresses of those who purchased suits there, and the prices of the items. These records were kept for reference purposes should a customer have a complaint about the purchase. The volumes run from 1925 until 1960, with the records from 1932 missing.
Dates:
1925-1960
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Granada Sun. Account Books, 1912 - 1918
Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1249
Abstract
This collection consists of the records belonging to the Granada Sun, a newspaper
formerly located in Granada, Minnesota. Included in the collection are the ledger books,
which contain accounts receivable and accounts payable information. Also included are
the records of the Arriba Record, of Arriba, Colorado, which cover from 1912 until 1913,
and the White Leader, of White, South Dakota, which are from 1913 until 1914. All of
the newspapers whose records are included in the collection were...
Dates:
1912-1918
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Greater Mankato YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) Women of Distinction Oral History Project. Collection, 2016-Ongoing
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0270
Abstract
This collection consists of audio and transcripts of oral histories conducted in 2016 and 2017 by Minnesota State University, Mankato students under the direction of Professors Christopher Corley and Angela Jill Cooley. They interviewed 15 Greater Mankato YWCA (Young Women Christian Association) Women of Distinction honorees to document the history of the YWCA’s annual award and how the program fulfills YWCA goals of empowering women and eliminating racism.
Dates:
2016-Ongoing
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Griffith, Luella Lane, 1892 - 1982. Papers, 1882 - 1914
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1273
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to the family of Luella Lane Griffith, of Smith's Mill, Minnesota. Included in the collection are the records of her father's general store and the records that he kept as the justice of the peace. Also included is a photocopy of Lane family genealogical information dating from 1820 until 1974. The "friendship books" of both of Luella Lane Griffith's parents are also part of the collection.
Dates:
1882-1914
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Hadley, Paul Robert, 1920 -. Papers, 1972 - 1977
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1272
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to Paul Robert Hadley, originally from
Woodstock, Ontario, but currently living in Mankato, Minnesota. Hadley was a
successful businessman and avid boater, and the collection reflects his interests in both.
Included in the collection are articles written by Hadley for Family Houseboating and
Motorboat magazines, and the correspondence he wrote and received about these articles.
Also included are articles that Hadley wrote for various business and...
Dates:
1972-1977
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Hagen, Dennis. "The Hodapp Mansion". Paper, 1966
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1322
Abstract
This collection consists of a paper written about the Hodapp Mansion in North Mankato, Minnesota. The paper was written by Dennis Hagen in 1966. Hagen describes his great grandfather’s move to the United States from Germany, his years of operating a drug store in Mankato, pioneer life in the Mankato area, and the house he built near Spring Lake in North Mankato. Photographs and copies of the land deeds for the home are also included with the paper.
Dates:
1966
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Hanson, Bert, 1901 - 1989. Papers, 1972 - 1979
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1241
Abstract
This collection consists of items relating to Bert Hanson, of Vernon Center, Minnesota.
The compilation contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and
transcript of an oral history interview conducted with Hanson on May 7, 1976. In
addition, there is a typescript of reminiscences written by Hanson. This work discusses
the changes made in farming in the sixty-year period he was involved in it. Also
included in the collection are photocopies of Hanson's newspaper...
Dates:
1972-1979
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Havemeier, William, 1894 - 1976. Papers, 1934 - 1962
Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1228
Abstract
This collection consists of papers belonging to Mr. William Havemeier, a Minnesota State Representative from Brown County. The collection is mostly his legislative correspondence. The topics covered in these letters include farm issues, taxation, and old age benefits. Havemeier was also a member of an organization called the American War Dads. This group was an organization of fathers whose sons had fought in World War II. The stated goal was to defend the American way of living and the...
Dates:
1934-1962
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Heritage Acres. Pamphlet, 1977
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1309
Abstract
This collection consists of a pamphlet printed by Heritage Acres International. The pamphlet was created to promote the possibility of establishing an agricultural interpretive center near Fairmont, Minnesota. The information found in the pamphlet outlines the agricultural history of the Midwest and the Fairmont area. It promotes the community of Fairmont, and asks for assistance in promoting the vision of Heritage Acres. This group was ultimately successful, and Heritage Acres Agricultural...
Dates:
1977
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
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