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Eberhart, Adolph O. (1870 - 1944) and family. Genealogical Records, 1830 - 1879
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1256
Abstract
This collection consists of photocopies of genealogical information relating to Adolph Olsson Eberhart, who was a member of the Minnesota State Senate and governor of the state of Minnesota from 1909 until 1915. These copies were made from records found in the Goteborg Provincial Archives in Sweden. They outline the history of Eberhart's family before they Came to the United States. Eberhart's original Swedish name was Olaf Adolf Andersson, and that is how it is listed in the records.
Dates:
1830-1879
Found in:
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Ellis, Frank Alexander, 1888 - 1976. Oral History Interview, November 1974
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1258
Abstract
This collection consists of an audiocassette, a reel-to-reel tape, a CD duplicate of the
audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between lone Louk
and Frank Ellis of Austin, Minnesota. The cassette, reel-to-reel tape, and audio CDs are
of the same recording. Ellis was a labor organizer and a worker at the Hormel. In 1933,
Elhs helped to found the Independent Union of All Workers, and after the union joined
the Committee for Industrial Organization, he served in...
Dates:
1974-11
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Entre Nous Study Club, Mankato, Minnesota. Papers, 1950 - 1979
Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1264
Abstract
This collection consists of items related to the Entre Nous Study Club of Mankato, Minnesota. Included in the collection is a volume of meeting minutes and membership lists from 1955 until 1966. Also in the collection are three volumes of scrapbooks kept by the Study Club. These volumes include newspaper clippings, photographs, programs, and miscellaneous memorabilia from the Study Club's community activities.
Dates:
1950-1979
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Erickson, Christian Louis, 1897 - 1983. Papers, 1951 - 1964
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1286
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to Christian Louis Erickson, of Fairmont,
Minnesota. Erickson was a lawyer, justice of the peace, county attorney for Martin
County, and a Minnesota State Senator. Included in the collection are his
correspondence, newspaper clippings, campaign material, and a scrapbook. Also
included in the collection is an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette,
and a transcript of an interview conducted vdth Erickson in 1987. In the interview,...
Dates:
1951-1964
Found in:
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Evans, Ronald G. 1916 - 1992. Papers, 1974 - 1976
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1271
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to Ronald G. Evans, of Mankato, Minnesota.
Evans was a Mankato restaurateur, Blue Earth County Commissioner, and a member of
the Minnesota House of Representatives. This collection focuses on Evans' time in the
House of Representatives. Included in the collection are his legislative correspondence,
newspaper clippings, printed informational material, copies of bills, and copies of
Highlights, a legislative information bulletin. Some of the topics...
Dates:
1974-1976
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Felske, Emil, 1889 - 1982. Typescript, 1976
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1219
Abstract
This collection consists of an unpublished typescript written by Mr. Emil Felske of Janesville, Minnesota. The topic of the typescript is the town of Cream, Minnesota, which no longer exists. The town was located in Blue Earth County, near the present town of Pemberton, Minnesota. The town site was taken over in the building of the Alphabet Railroad line (Albert Lea to Mankato) about 1907. The typescript discusses the former residents of Cream, and the different services that were offered...
Dates:
1976
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Fenske, Victor. "A Brief History of Madison Lake and Its Hinterland, 1855 - 1910", 1965
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1331
Abstract
This collection consists of a carbon copy of a paper written in 1965 by Victor Fenske. The paper gives a brief history of the agriculture, land and early life of the immigrants who settled in Madison Lake, Minnesota, and surrounding areas. Because it is a carbon copy, the maps and photographs that were included in the original are not available. The paper was written as an assignment for Dr. Bert Burns’ Historical Geography class at Mankato State College.
Dates:
1965
Found in:
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Foster, Mary Salinda. "A Thought That Grew", Typescript, 1940
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1304
Abstract
This collection consists of a typescript written by Mary Salinda Foster. This article discusses a meeting with Mrs. James (no first name listed), regarding the Art History Club at Mankato State College. Mrs. James reminisced about the founding of the club to the club officers at a meeting celebrating her eightieth birthday.
Dates:
1940
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Fowler and Pay. Papers, 1887 - 1888
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1229
Abstract
This collection consists of items belonging to the business firm of Fowler and Pay. The business was operated by Frank Fowler and Benjamin Franklin Pay, of Mankato. From 1887 until 1889 the company served as a retail outlet for products produced by other local businesses. This collection contains a ledger book from this time period, which includes the financial records from the business. Also included is a deed for land purchased by Fowler and Pay in Mankato, and an undated pamphlet produced...
Dates:
1887-1888
Found in:
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Gaarenstroom, Christian Fredrick, 1887 - 1971. Collection, 1912 - 1977
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1246
Abstract
The Christian Fredrick Gaarenstroom collection consists of an audiocassette, a CD
duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history conducted between Dr.
Bruce L. Larson and Gaarenstroom's son, Conrad F. Gaarenstroom, in the summer of
1977. The interview deals with Conrad Gaarenstroom reminiscing about his father's
political activities and a small section on his own public career in Fairmont, Minnesota.
In addition, the collection contains items that belonged to Christian...
Dates:
1912-1977
Found in:
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