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Larson, Bruce L. Research Notes, 1966

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1247
Abstract This collection consists of notes taken by Bruce Larson from an interview with Christian Gaaresntroom. The interview was conducted in Fairmont, Minnesota in February of 1966. The notes were made in conjunction with Larson's 1973 book, Lindbergh of Minnesota: A Political Biography. The conversation in these notes focuses on Charles A. Lindbergh Sr., who was the subject of the text by Larson. Also included in the notes are comments on Floyd B. Olson, Magnus Johnson, and the 1918 arrest of...
Dates: 1966
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Liedloff, William F., 1850 - . Papers, 1878 - 1883.

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1232
Abstract

This collection consists of items relating the William F. Liedloff, and his harness business in Mankato, Minnesota. The collection is made up of one ledger and three advertising cards. The ledger contains the financial information about Liedloff’s Mankato shop. The advertisements are for shops that were operated elsewhere by Liedloff.

Dates: 1878-1883
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota. ca. 1895. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1313

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1313
Abstract

This collection consists of a lithograph of Mankato, Minnesota, ca. 1895. It was produced from a sketch by William Henry Allen for the Saturday Evening Spectator of Minneapolis. It is entitled “Birds Eye View of the Center of the City of Mankato”. The lithograph shows the main buildings in the downtown area, and identifies them by the business name, which is written on the front of the building.

Dates: 1895
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Louk, Ione, 1912 - 1984. Papers, 1977

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1253
Abstract

This collection consists of items relating to lone Louk, of Mankato, Minnesota. Included in this collection are an outline done by Mrs. Louk, which discusses the 1933 Hormel Company strike. The other component of the collection is an oral history interview conducted with lone in 1977. In it, she discusses her background and what led her to Mankato State University, where she became the first student to graduate with a minor in Women's Studies.

Dates: 1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

MacDonald, Harriet, 1893 - 1992. Collection, 1963 - 1977

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1292
Abstract This collection consists of items from Harriet MacDonald, formerly of Mankato, Minnesota. The collection contains personal items, an oral history recording, and a transcript of the oral history conducted by Karin Thiem with MacDonald in July 1977. In the interview, MacDonald reminisced about her home at 320 Park Lane, Mankato and her family's activities. Three letters written by MacDonald regarding the National Retired Teachers Association, membership lists for that organization, and a...
Dates: 1963-1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

"Man on a Mission". Program, 1965

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1318
Abstract

This collection consists of a program from the motion picture “Man on a Mission”, which was produced by the Mankato Rotary Club. This film’s purpose was to raise funds for an inquiry into the possibility of a Civic Center in Mankato. The film was completely funded by the Rotary Club, and filmed in the Mankato area. The program provides insight into the writing and production of the film, and also information about the various sites in the Mankato area that were used for filming.

Dates: 1965
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Mankato Area Chamber of Commerce. Papers, 1926 - 1974

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1238
Abstract This collection consists of the papers of the Mankato Area Chamber of Commerce. Included in this collection are meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, and records from the Active Community Thought (ACT) program. This program was a special project undertaken by the Chamber of Commerce from 1965 until 1970, with the goal of determining the resources and future needs of the Mankato community. Most of the records of the organization from prior to 1930 have been destroyed. Those that...
Dates: 1926-1974
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Mankato Civic Music Association. Papers, 1946 - 1964

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1233
Abstract This collection consists of records and other information about the Mankato Civic Music Association. This group was in operation from 1946 until 1966, and its goal was to bring professional musicians to Mankato to perform. The collection consists of the meeting minutes from the Association’s board of directors, scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, photographs relating to the performances in Mankato, and photographs of artists who appeared in Mankato. Many of the photographs are autographed by...
Dates: 1946-1964
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Mankato Free Press Centennial Edition. June 1952

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1312
Abstract

This collection consists of two duplicate bound volumes of a special edition Mankato Free Press from 27 June 1952. This edition was compiled to commemorate the centennial of the city. Newspaper articles from throughout the history of Mankato were combined with commentary and illustrations from 1952 to produce this history of the area.

Dates: June of 1952
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Mankato Garden Club. Papers, 1934 - 1978

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1274
Abstract This collection consists of items pertaining to the Mankato Garden Club. Included in the collection are financial records, membership lists, annual reports, constitutions and by laws, and meeting minutes for the group. Also included are scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, printed informational material, photographs, and annual programs from the group. The scrapbooks contain various newspaper clippings, programs, and photographs from events held by the Mankato Garden Club. The records of the...
Dates: 1934-1978
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

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Real, Jennifer, 1986- 2
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Siebrass, Hershel, 1932-2017 2
Skaden, Nicholas, 1985- 2
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Sylvester, Shirleen K. 2
Ta, Jamie, 1985- 2
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