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Johnson, Carl August Sr. 1893 - 1977. Correspondence, 1963 - 1971.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1380
Abstract This collection consists of the correspondence of Carl August Johnson Sr. (“Gus”), formerly of Mankato, Minnesota. Johnson worked as a teacher and lawyer for many years in the communities of Mankato and Lake Crystal. Johnson also served from 1962 until 1972 in the Minnesota House of Representatives. This collection consists of his correspondence from his time in the Minnesota House. Some topics discussed in the letters include abortion, transportation of school children, and tuition...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1963 - 1971
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Karvonen, Hilja, 1917-2012. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1795
Abstract The Hilja Karvonen collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Karvonen and Mark Sheehy in November 2008. Karvonen taught at Wilson Campus School from 1964-1966. In this interview, Karvonen talks about what she did before she taught at Wilson Campus School, her experience at Wilson, and what she did after Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral...
Dates: 2008
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

McPherson Union Cemetery Association. Ledgers, 1861 - 1955.

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1378
Abstract This collection consists of items pertaining to the McPherson Union Cemetery Association. The association oversaw the McPherson Union Cemetery, which is located in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, just north of St. Clair. The collection consists of two ledgers. The first volume is entitled “Actuary Book for McPherson Union Cemetery Association”, and includes a list of those interred in the cemetery. This volume lists the date of death, age at time of death, county of origin, and cause of...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1861 - 1955
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Prael, Rudolph F. "Genealogy, Migration, and Activities of the Dornberg Family". Genealogy, 1941.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1369
Abstract

This collection consists of a photocopied genealogy written by Rudolph F. Prael. This volume tells the history of the Dornberg family, of Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The genealogy begins with the emigration of the family patriarch from Germany to Minnesota in 1847, and continues until about 1941.

Dates: 1941
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Regan, John E., 1883-1946. Scrapbooks, 1932-1940

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0105
Abstract

The John E. Regan scrapbook collection consists primarily of newspaper clippings pertaining to his attempts at winning various public positions in Minnesota. In addition, the collection contains photos, affidavits, and campaign literature. Regan ran successfully for the state legislature and unsuccessfully in a gubernatorial election and an election for the United States Senate.

Dates: 1932-1940
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Riehle, Kirsten, 1960-. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1804
Abstract The Kirsten Riehle collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Riehle and Mark Sheehy in March 2008. Riehle attended Wilson Campus School from 1970-1977. In this interview, Riehle talks about her time at Wilson Campus School, what she did after Wilson, and what her thoughts are about the experience today.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project...
Dates: 2008
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Smith, Benjamin F., 1811-1892. Military Record Book, 1862-1865

 Collection — Container: Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0150
Abstract

The Benjamin F. Smith collection contains the special orders issued by or during Smith’s command of a Civil War military training camp at Fort Snelling. Furthermore, it includes pay rolls, muster rolls, special orders, and financial records dating from his service as commander of the militia for Blue Earth County in the Dakota Conflict.

Dates: 1862-1865
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Struck, Joan, 1952-. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1791
Abstract The Joan Struck collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Struck and Mark Sheehy in April 2008. Struck attended Wilson Campus School from 1964-1970. In this interview, Struck talks about her experience at Wilson Campus School before and after the changes made in 1968, things she remembered from going to Wilson and what she has done since she graduated from Wilson.This oral history interview...
Dates: 2008
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

The Mankato News, Mankato, Minnesota. Collection, 1920 - 1965

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0154
Abstract

The Mankato News collection contains both correspondence concerning the newspaper, 1932 - 1965, and miscellaneous issues of the newspaper itself, 1920 - 1958. The newspaper's information covered issues related to the Mankato area. Furthermore, the paper contained numerous articles about Minnesota State Senator Val Imm who coincidently served as the paper's publisher, editor, and owner between 1927 and 1958.

Dates: 1920-1965
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

True, Arthur W. "To the Descendents of Minnesota Pioneers Hosea, Lewis, and Charles True". Genealogy, 1977.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1368
Abstract

This collection consists of a genealogy produced by Arthur W. True. The genealogy is focused on the families of three True brothers, Hosea, Lewis, and Charles, who were all pioneer settlers in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. This volume deals with the families’ history from approximately 1850 through 1977.

Dates: 1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

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Lovelace, Maud Hart, 1892-1980 1
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