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Portfolio Club, Mankato, Minnesota. Minutes, 1947 - 1961

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1263
Abstract

This collection consists of one volume of records jfrom the Portfolio Club of Mankato, Minnesota. The volume contains minutes of meetings, membership lists, and financial information for the Portfolio Club, which is a study club founded in 1947.

Dates: 1947-1961

Purfeest, Charles. "Old Seppmann Mill, 1864 - 1890", Paper, 1965

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1327
Abstract This collection consists of a paper written by Charles Purfeest about the old Seppmann Mill, which is west of Mankato, Minnesota. The mill was a wind-powered grist mill, which was built in 1864. The mill is now a historic site in Minneopa State Park. The paper outlines the history of the mill from its construction to 1890. Hand drawn sketches of the mill and a diagram of its inner workings are also included in the paper. The paper was written in 1965, as an assignement for Dr. Bert Burns’...
Dates: 1965

Purvis, Garry L. "A Selected History of Garden City Township, Minnesota." Paper, 1965

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1324
Abstract This collection consists of a paper written by Garry L. Purvis about the history of Garden City Township, Minnesota. The paper discusses the area’s history from its settlement in 1864 until the early 1900s. The early settlers in Garden City Township, flour milling in the area, and church activities are all covered in this paper. Maps and photographs of Garden City homes and businesses are also included as an appendix to the paper. This paper was written in 1965, as an assignment in Dr. Bert...
Dates: 1965

Ramy, Roy, 1908 - 1979. Oral History Interview, 1978

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1291
Abstract

This collection consists of an oral history interview conducted with Roy Ramy, of Mankato, Miimesota. For a time, Ramy worked in a general store owned by his father in Mankato, and later started the Ramy Seed Company in 1932. In the interview, Ramy discussed his parents' immigration to Mankato from Lebanon, the conditions in Lebanon that led to many Lebanese families coming to Mankato, Lebanese customs, and community life.

Dates: 1978

Rankin, Samuel W. "Blue Earth County Agriculture - Hand Labor to Modern Machinery", Paper, 1965

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1326
Abstract

This collection consists of a paper written by Samuel W. Rankin about agriculture in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. He outlines the various types of labor required to produce crops, and traces the history of agriculture in Blue Earth County from 1843 to the 1960s. The paper was written in 1965, as an assignement for Dr. Burt Burns’ Historical Geography class at Mankato State College.

Dates: 1965

Riverbend Association. Papers, 1960 - 1972

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1315
Abstract

This collection consists of items from the Riverbend Association, a citizens group that was concerned with plans to build a reservoir on the Blue Earth River to control flooding. Included in the collection are the group’s policy statement, information released by the Corps of Engineers about the proposed reservoir, photocopies of newspaper articles about the Riverbend Association or the reservoir proposal, and a map of the proposed Blue Earth River Reservoir.

Dates: 1960-1972

Rogers, Mary Martin and Family. Papers, 1851 - 1954

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1332
Abstract This collection consists mainly of copies of letters written to Lavina Wood from members of her family. Most of the letters came from Lavina Wood’s brothers and sisters, and date from 1851 to the early 1900s. The letters from 1901 to 1905, which were written by Mary Martin Rogers, Lavina’s sister, are original. The letters discuss everyday pioneer life, and contain information about other family members, problems with farming, and financial advice. They provide a good look at the lives of...
Dates: 1851-1954

Schaffler, T. R. Typescript, "Community Integration of the Lebanese in Mankato, Minnesota," 1958

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1275
Abstract

This collection consists of a typescript written by Dr. T. R. Schaffler, of Mankato, Minnesota. In the text, Schaffler discusses the integration of Lebanese Americans into the Mankato community. He traces the history of Lebanese Americans in that area from 1890 until about 1955. Schaffler discusses the problems that the Lebanese faced upon reaching Mankato and changes that took occurred from generation to generation in the United States.

Dates: Publication: 1958

Schedules of the Minnesota Census of 1857.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1296
Abstract

Microfilm copy of manuscript census schedules.

Dates: 1857

Scherer, Minnie, 1890 - 1983. Paper on "Early History of Mankato," 1977

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1243
Abstract

This collection consists of a paper written by Mrs. Minnie Scherer, of Lake Crystal, about the history of Mankato. The paper is a combination of personal reminiscences and research done at the Blue Earth County Historical Society and in local newspapers. It discusses the history of Mankato from 1852 until about 1905. This paper was the basis of several speeches given by Mrs. Scherer to local women's organizations.

Dates: Publication: 1977

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Wilson Campus School (Mankato, Minn.) 20
Mixon, Daardi Sizemore 17
Alvarez, Zeara, 1975- 15
Sheehy, Mark 14
Danielson, Marsha 13
Clink, Kellian Donna, 1958- 10
United States. Army 10
Kuhlmann, James 5
United States. Marine Corps 5
United States. Navy 5
Mlady, Grace 4
Engen, David, 1968- 3
Thao, Mickey 3
Ahlness, Lisa, 1985- 2
American Legion 2
Arndtsen, Julie M. 2
Arsenault, Raymond R. 2
Bastian, Christine, 1983- 2
Becker, Mechthild 2
Beelman, John 2
Burdorf, Molly, 1984- 2
Busch, Victoria 2
Cornelius, Melissa, 1985- 2
Davis, Eugenie C. 2
Democratic Party (Minn.) 2
Fletcher, Gilbert M., 1883-1933 2
Glenn, Sandi 2
H.H. King Flour Mills Co. (1923-1975) 2
Hacker, Zach, 1985- 2
Halpin, Kimberly, 1983- 2
Hand, John J. 2
Higgs, Julie Lynnette 2
Hitzemann, Dennis L. 2
Hughes, David Wendell, 1901-1984 2
Hughes, Jessica, 1985- 2
Iverson, Emely, 1984- 2
Javid, Salumeh, 1976- 2
Johnson , Brian , 1979- 2
Kunelius, Mary 2
Lingen, Percy 2
Maag, Jamie, 1983- 2
Mankato State University. Bureau of Planning and Cartographic Services 2
Mankato State University. Library-Media System 2
Martin, Michael R. 2
Mason, Marcia 2
Miller, George J., 1880-1973 2
Moore, Roy Benjamin, 1908-1993 2
National Council for Geographic Education 2
National Council of Geography Teachers (U.S.) 2
Okafor, Uchenna 2
Orchard, Jodi, 1957- 2
Otto, Dorothy, 1918-1994 2
Overholtzer, Deborah 2
Peterson, Joseph, 1985- 2
Peterson, Leslie 2
Posner, Cynthia, 1983- 2
Pribyl, Margaret, 1929- 2
Quiggle, Arthur W., 1890-1977 2
Real, Jennifer, 1986- 2
Reul, Allison, 1986- 2
Rusch, Evan 2
Siebrass, Hershel, 1932-2017 2
Skaden, Nicholas, 1985- 2
Smerdon, Kelly, 1984- 2
Smiland, Christy, 1984- 2
Smith, Kelly David 2
Stenzel, Anne 2
Sylvester, Shirleen K. 2
Ta, Jamie, 1985- 2
Thomas, David A. 2
Timm, Casey, 1985- 2
Townsend, Cassie, 1985- 2
United States. Army. Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864) 2
United States. Army. Women's Army Corps 2
United States. Cadet Nurse Corps 2
United States. Naval Reserve. Women’s Reserve 2
United States. War Department 2
Van Duyn, Victoria J. 2
Walchuk, Christopher 2
Wiecking, Anna M., 1887-1973 2
Wizenburg, Patrick, 1984- 2
Wollin, David K. 2
Young, Loy, 1923-2015 2
Zeig, Michelle 2
Zust, Jeffery L. 2
Aanonsen, Carl 1
Adams, James Kenneth, 1930- 1
Adolphson, Thomas, 1955- 1
Agboola, Wale, 1988- 1
Ahrens, John 1
Alberg, Winnifred, 1923- 1
Albrecht, Janet, 1935-2016 1
Albright, Marjorie, 1920-2006 1
Alcorn, Wallace, 1930- 1
All Souls Church (Sleepy Eye, Minn.) 1
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