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Poehler, James Armin and Jackson Armin Poehler. "The Family of Friedrich and Wilhelmina Poehler", Booklet, 1983

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1302
Abstract

This collection consists of a family history compiled by James Armin Poehler, and later revised by his son, Jackson Armin Poehler. The booklet traces the history of the Poehler family from their original home in Germany to their immigration to the United States. The Poehler family was centered in Henderson, Minnesota, where some farmed and owned businesses. The booklet provides biographies of some of the earliest members of the Poehler family, along with a family tree dating to the 1980s.

Dates: 1983

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

Pratt, Alice Day. Papers, 1960

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0237
Abstract

The Alice Day Pratt Papers collection consists of a letter that Pratt wrote in 1960 to President Crawford about her days at the Model School at the Normal School.

Dates: 1960

Preska, Margaret R., 1938-. Oral History Interview, 2012

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0265
Abstract The Preska collection consists of an audio CD and a biographical form for an oral history interview conducted between Preska and Ashley Portra in 2012. In this interview, Preska talks about her career at Mankato State College as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Equal Opportunity Officer from 1975 to 1979 and President from 1979 to 1992. Specifically, Preska shares memories about Marie Bruce and her own involvement in the Greek community.This oral history interview was...
Dates: 2012

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

Rapidan High School, Rapidan, Minnesota. Commencement Exercises, 29 May 1969

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0220
Abstract

The Rapidan High School collection contains the program for the school’s commencement exercises held on 29 May 1969. The program lists order of events, the fifteen students in the class of 1969, along with the class’s flower, color, motto, and advisor.

Dates: 1969-05

Reed, Ines E. Papers, 1893

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0236
Abstract

The Ines E. Reed Papers collection consists of a paper on volcanoes, which was used as part of the Minnesota Educational Exhibit at the “World’s Columbian Exposition.”

Dates: 1893

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Ta, Jamie, 1985- 2
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