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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

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

Faribault, David (1821 - 1886). Executive Clemency Documents, 1863

 Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0164
Abstract This collection is made up of copies of the executive clemency documents relating to the pardon of David Faribault Jr. by President Abraham Lincoln. The pardon covered Faribault's participation in the Dakota Uprising in 1862. Included in the documents are: a lengthy discussion of Faribault's involvement authored by his father, a testimony to his character by Alex Faribault (David's uncle), a call for executive clemency by Major Sterne H. Fowler (who was married to David Faribault Sr.'s...
Dates: 1863

Faust, Claire E., 1920-2010. Collection, 1963-2006.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0222
Abstract The Claire E. Faust Collection contains documents and memorabilia relating to his long standing involvement with education and the Mankato community. This is a large, diverse collection that contains a variety of newspaper clippings, documents written or used by Dr. Faust, a Mankato State University button collection, as well as several video tapes and compact disks. Most of this collection is directly related to Dr. Faust’s memberships in a variety of organizations that involve education...
Dates: 1963-2006

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

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

Fletcher, Ella May, 1874 - 1959. Papers 1912 - 1959

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0172
Abstract

This collection consists of information about Miss Ella May Fletcher, a schoolteacher and organizer of the Campfire Girls in Mankato, Minnesota. The collection is made up mostly of newspaper clippings by or about Ms. Fletcher, her involvement with the Campfire Girls, and Mankato history. Also included is a letter written by Ms. Fletcher to her students.

Dates: 1912-1959

Fletcher, Lafayette G. M. (1830 - 1910). Papers, 1884 - 1945

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0171
Abstract

This collection contains information about Lafayette G. M. Fletcher, one of Mankato's pioneer residents. Included in the collection are: a letter to Fletcher, newspaper articles about his role in the community, photographs, memorials to Fletcher, newspaper clippings of his obituary, and the obituaries of his daughters.

Dates: 1884-1945

Fletcher, Susan Marshman Dyer, 1845 - 1941. Collection, 1867 - 1869

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0168
Abstract

This collection contains materials that either belonged to, or relate to Mrs. Susan Marshman (Dyer) Fletcher, (1845 - 1941). Mrs. Fletcher was a teacher at the Mankato Normal School, and this collection contains letters to her from George M. Gage, principal of the Normal school. Also included are photographs, newspaper clippings, a copy of a biographical sketch, and a speech given by Mrs. Fletcher at the fiftieth anniversary of the State Teachers College in 1918.

Dates: 1867-1869

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

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Mixon, Daardi Sizemore 17
Mankato State Teachers College 16
Alvarez, Zeara, 1975- 15
Sheehy, Mark 14
Danielson, Marsha 13
Clink, Kellian Donna, 1958- 10
United States. Army 10
Kuhlmann, James 5
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Mlady, Grace 4
Engen, David, 1968- 3
Thao, Mickey 3
Ahlness, Lisa, 1985- 2
American Legion 2
Arndtsen, Julie M. 2
Arsenault, Raymond R. 2
Bastian, Christine, 1983- 2
Becker, Mechthild 2
Beelman, John 2
Burdorf, Molly, 1984- 2
Busch, Victoria 2
Cornelius, Melissa, 1985- 2
Davis, Eugenie C. 2
Democratic Party (Minn.) 2
Fletcher, Gilbert M., 1883-1933 2
Glenn, Sandi 2
H.H. King Flour Mills Co. (1923-1975) 2
Hacker, Zach, 1985- 2
Halpin, Kimberly, 1983- 2
Hand, John J. 2
Higgs, Julie Lynnette 2
Hitzemann, Dennis L. 2
Hughes, David Wendell, 1901-1984 2
Hughes, Jessica, 1985- 2
Iverson, Emely, 1984- 2
Javid, Salumeh, 1976- 2
Johnson , Brian , 1979- 2
Kunelius, Mary 2
Lingen, Percy 2
Maag, Jamie, 1983- 2
Mankato State University. Bureau of Planning and Cartographic Services 2
Martin, Michael R. 2
Mason, Marcia 2
Okafor, Uchenna 2
Orchard, Jodi, 1957- 2
Otto, Dorothy, 1918-1994 2
Overholtzer, Deborah 2
Peterson, Joseph, 1985- 2
Peterson, Leslie 2
Posner, Cynthia, 1983- 2
Pribyl, Margaret, 1929- 2
Quiggle, Arthur W., 1890-1977 2
Real, Jennifer, 1986- 2
Reul, Allison, 1986- 2
Rusch, Evan 2
Siebrass, Hershel, 1932-2017 2
Skaden, Nicholas, 1985- 2
Smerdon, Kelly, 1984- 2
Smiland, Christy, 1984- 2
Smith, Kelly David 2
Stenzel, Anne 2
Sylvester, Shirleen K. 2
Ta, Jamie, 1985- 2
Thomas, David A. 2
Timm, Casey, 1985- 2
Townsend, Cassie, 1985- 2
United States. Army. Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864) 2
United States. Army. Women's Army Corps 2
United States. Cadet Nurse Corps 2
United States. Naval Reserve. Women’s Reserve 2
United States. War Department 2
Van Duyn, Victoria J. 2
Walchuk, Christopher 2
Wiecking, Anna M., 1887-1973 2
Wizenburg, Patrick, 1984- 2
Wollin, David K. 2
Young, Loy, 1923-2015 2
Zeig, Michelle 2
Zust, Jeffery L. 2
Aanonsen, Carl 1
Adams, James Kenneth, 1930- 1
Adolphson, Thomas, 1955- 1
Agboola, Wale, 1988- 1
Ahrens, John 1
Alberg, Winnifred, 1923- 1
Albrecht, Janet, 1935-2016 1
Albright, Marjorie, 1920-2006 1
Alcorn, Wallace, 1930- 1
All Souls Church (Sleepy Eye, Minn.) 1
Allan, David W., 1938- 1
Allen, David M., 1952- 1
Allison, Rhonda K., 1971- 1
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