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Gavin, Emmet J., 1889 - 1977. Oral History Interview, 1974

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1278

Abstract

This collection consists of an oral history interview conducted with Emmet J. Gavin of Austin, Minnesota. He worked for the Hormel Company in Austin for 54 years, and this interview focuses on his employment there. The interview was conducted by Mrs. lone Louk, as part of a project focusing on the 1933 Hormel employees' strike.

Dates: 1974

Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

German Conferences of the Methodist Church of America. Minnesota Church Records, 1855-1933

Collection — Container: Box 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1270

Abstract

Records concerning German-speaking Minnesota congregations, kept by the two geographically defined conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church that governed them. There are minutes, financial record books, church registers, and records of congregational organizations and societies from Minnesota districts and congregations.

Dates: 1855-1933

Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

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

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Gavin, Emmet J., 1889 - 1977. Oral History Interview, 1974

German Conferences of the Methodist Church of America. Minnesota Church Records, 1855-1933

Goodfellow, Mary Ann. "A History of Girl Scouting in Fairmont", 1982

Graif, Matt J. Clothing. Papers, 1925 - 1960

Granada Sun. Account Books, 1912 - 1918

Greater Mankato YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) Women of Distinction Oral History Project. Collection, 2016-Ongoing

Griffith, Luella Lane, 1892 - 1982. Papers, 1882 - 1914

Hadley, Paul Robert, 1920 -. Papers, 1972 - 1977

Hagen, Dennis. "The Hodapp Mansion". Paper, 1966

Hanson, Bert, 1901 - 1989. Papers, 1972 - 1979

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