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History of Mankato Schools. Pamphlet, 1952
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1299
Abstract
This collection consists of a pamphlet about the history of the schools of Mankato, Minnesota. The untitled pamphlet was published inl952, and contains brief sketches of the elementary and secondary schools, along with the colleges. It was originally prepared for Business-Industry-Education Day in 1952.
Dates:
1952
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Homer, George J., 1897-1976. Oral History Interview, 7 April 1975.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0218
Abstract
Homer, George J., 1897-1976. Oral History Interview, 7 April 1975. SMHC Manuscript Collection 218, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Dates:
1975-04
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Irving, Jessie Belle, 1881 - 1964. Papers, 1858 - 1964
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1293
Abstract
This collection consists of items relating to Jessie Belle Irving and her family. Irving was
a long-time elementary school teacher in Mankato, Minnesota, and an active member of
many social and professional groups. Included in the collection are photocopies of her
family record, photocopies of obituaries of her family members, photographs of Irving,
and newspaper clippings about her and her father William Irving. Another part of the
collection contains items pertaining to Irving's time at...
Dates:
1858-1964
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Jabbra, Effie, 1921 - 1979. Oral History Interview, 1978
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1290
Abstract
This collection consists of an oral history interview conducted with Mrs. Effie Jabbra, of Mankato. Mrs. Jabbra was selected for this interview because of her knowledge of the Mankato Lebanese American community. The interview covers topics relating to Lebanese Americans, the businesses they ran in Mankato, Mrs. Jabbra's family history, and affairs in Lebanon. Mike Jabbra, Effie's husband also participated in the interview, and joined the conversation about half way through the interview.
Dates:
1978
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Jefferson, Leo Edward, 1882 - 1974. Biographical Sketches, ca. 1955
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1305
Abstract
This collection consists of two biographical sketches written by Leo Edward Jefferson, of Mankato, Minnesota. The sketches highlight the lives of his parents, Adam and Mary Jefferson, of Mankato. Jefferson speaks about his parents’ childhoods in Bavaria and Lorraine, their lives in Wisconsin, and their move to Minnesota. Jefferson also discusses his father’s role in the building of Fort Ridgely, pioneer life in Mankato, and in passing mentions some events of the Civil War and the Dakota...
Dates:
1955
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johnson, Dorothy. "Wasioja", Paper, 1965
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1330
Abstract
This collection consists of a paper written in 1965 by Dorothy Johnson. The paper is a history of Wasioja, which is a village on the Zumbro River in Dodge County, Minnesota. The establishment of the village, their involvement in the Civil War, church activities in the village, and the decline of population in Wasioja are all part of the paper. Newspaper clippings and a 1962 program from the Dodge County Historical Society are included in the paper as an appendix. The paper was written as an...
Dates:
1965
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Johnson, John Albert, 1861 - 1909. Letter, 11 November 1908
Collection — Half Hollinger box: 0106-0115, Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0114
Abstract
This collection contains a letter written by John A. Johnson to Cora Kearney Maghn of Mankato, Minnesota. In the letter, Johnson thanked his constituent for congratulating him on his re-election as Minnesota Governor.
Dates:
11 November 1908
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Kessel, Abbas, 1918-1987 and Miner-Kessel, Ruth, 1920-2017. Collection, 1939-2008.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0250
Abstract
The Abbas Kessel and Ruth Miner-Kessel Collection consists of three series, that of Dr. Abbas Kessel, his wife Dr. Ruth Miner-Kessel, and their combined personal and professional materials. The Abbas Kessel part of the collection is made up of documents dating back to his school days in England. The majority of the collection comes from his time as a professor at Mankato State University (1966-1985). There are notes from texts and classes, personal and professional letters, photographs and a...
Dates:
1939 - 2008
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Kramer, Daryl J. "Sidlaw Farm", Paper, 1965
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1328
Abstract
This collection consists of a paper written by Daryl J. Kramer about the Sidlaw farm, which is in Cedar Township of Martin County, Minnesota. The paper describes the history of the farm, which was once owned by William R. Merriam, former governor of Minnesota (1889 to 1893). Title struggles, local legends, and a list of the people who owned this particular farm are all part of the narrative. A map of the area and photographs of the farmhouse are also part of the text. The paper was written...
Dates:
1965
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Larson, Bruce L., 1936 -. Videocassette about General Charles A. Lindbergh - "Just Plain Slim", 1977
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1257
Abstract
This collection consists of a videotape of a television program about Charles A. Lindbergh. The program is narrated by Dr. Bruce L. Larson, a member of the Minnesota State University, Mankato faculty, who also served as the historical consultant. The program was produced by KTVI-TV of St. Louis, Missouri, with cooperation from the Missouri Historical Society. The film concentrates on Lindbergh's 1923 - 1927 activities in St. Louis.
Dates:
Publication: 1977
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
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