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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

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

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 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

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