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Nelson, Maurice J., 1891 - 1976. Papers, 1922 - 1973
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0135
Abstract
The Maurice J. Nelson collection contains photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles written by Nelson. The news clippings provide information on Nelson’s childhood in Hutchinson, Minnesota and the naming of Nelson Hall at Mankato State College in May 1968. Furthermore, the collection includes his documentation of witnessing the fire at Old Main on 5 February 1922, his efforts to establish a youth center named the Alpine Attic in Mankato, and a biographical sketch of Nelson presented at...
Dates:
1922-1973
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Orchard, Jodi, 1957 -. Papers, 1971 - 1976.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0179
Abstract
This collection consists of items that belonged to Jodi (Zemechel) Orchard of Mankato,Minnesota. The items pertain to her time at the Wilson Campus School, which was part of Mankato State College. The Campus School was an innovative learning environment for the students, and many non-traditional teaching methods were employed. Included in the collection are programs and music from performances that Orchard was a part of, photographs of sporting events at Wilson Campus School, copies of...
Dates:
1971
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
