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Barney Family. Papers, 1873 - 1959. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1375.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1375
Abstract This collection consists of items pertaining to the Barney family of Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Genealogical information about the Barney family, a scrapbook, family correspondence, newspapers, and reminiscences about the Barney family homestead near Good Thunder, Minnesota are all part of the collection. Members of the Barney family were among the early pioneers in Blue Earth County. The scrapbook of Asa Barney, who was witness to events during the 1862 Dakota Conflict, and the...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1862 - 1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

FitzSimmons, Lucille A., 1912-1995. Oral History Interview, 30 October and 16 November 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1413
Abstract The Lucille A. FitzSimmons collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between FitzSimmons and Christopher Walchuk during the fall of 1990. FitzSimmons worked as an educator from 1936 to 1978 in Montgomery, Good Thunder, St. Clair, and Mankato, Minnesota. In the interview, she discussed the changes and areas of continuity that she believes occurred during her career in public education. She focused...
Dates: 1990-10-30; 1990-11-16
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Hughes, David Wendell, 1901 - 1984. "The Families of Hughes and James". Booklet, 1969

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1363
Abstract

This collection consists of a genealogy compiled by David Wendell Hughes. The text outlines the history of the Hughes and James families, who were Welsh pioneer families in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. This genealogy traces the two families from their roots in Whales, and follows them until the 1960s.

Dates: 1969
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Hughes, Thomas, 1854 - 1934, and Family. Collection, 1855 - 1946

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0101
Abstract This collection relates primarily to Thomas Hughes a lawyer in Mankato and a lay historian for south-central Minnesota. The majority of the Hughes collection concerns the history of Blue Earth County, Dakota and Winnebago Indians, steamboating on the Minnesota River, Welsh immigrants in Minnesota, and Traverse des Sioux. A few documents depict aspects of Hughes's legal profession, but the majority of documents, newspapers, and photographs pertain to the region's history. Also, the collection...
Dates: 1855 - 1946
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

Imm, Val, 1893 - 1981. Papers, 1932 - 1974

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0153
Abstract The Val Imm collection contains information regarding the political career of Val Imm. Imm, a Republican, served as a Representative and Senator in the Minnesota State Legislature from 1932 until 1965. The collection is divided into three series. The materials provide extensive documentation of papers pertaining to Imm’s correspondence with constituents and his work on various legislative committees. A smaller section of miscellaneous materials contains portraits of Imm, speeches,...
Dates: 1932-1974
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center

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

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

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

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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