Blue Earth County (Minn.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
Barney Family. Papers, 1873 - 1959. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1375.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1375
Overview
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
Biewen, Gene, 1933-. Oral History Interview, 2008
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1794
Overview
The Gene Biewen collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Biewen and Mark Sheehy in June 2008. Biewen taught at Wilson Campus School from 1967-1977. In this interview, Biewen talks about coaching at Wilson Campus School, the changes that Don Glines implemented, and what he did after the school closed.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History...
Dates:
2008
Boyer, Brenda, 1955-. Oral History Interview, 2008
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1793
Overview
The Brenda Boyer collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Boyer and Mark Sheehy in September 2008. Boyer attended Wilson Campus School from 1969-1973. In this interview, Boyer talks about being a student at Wilson Campus School after the changes that took place in 1968, her favorite memories, and what she did after she graduated from Wilson.This oral history interview was conducted as part of...
Dates:
2008
Ethnic Background Map of Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Mankato State University Geography Department, 1981
Collection — 1 Map
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1338
Overview
This collection consists of a map drawn by the Geography Department of Mankato State University, in 1981. The map shows the locations of various ethnic groups in Blue Earth County in 1890. Nationalities included are: Irish, Swedish, French, German, Norwegian, and others. Also included in the collection is a paper explaining how the information used to construct this map was obtained.
Dates:
1981
Faust, Claire E., 1920-2010. Oral History Interview, 2008
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1792
Overview
The Claire E. Faust collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Faust and Mark Sheehy in February 2008. Faust was principal of Wilson Campus School from 1962-1966. In this interview, Faust talks about the changes he observed at Wilson Campus School from 1962-1977, different students that went through Wilson, and what he did after his time at Wilson.This oral history interview was conducted as part...
Dates:
2008
FitzSimmons, Lucille A., 1912-1995. Oral History Interview, 30 October and 16 November 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1413
Overview
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 on...
Dates:
1990-10-30; 1990-11-16
Hughes, David Wendell, 1901 - 1984. "The Families of Davies and Evans". Booklet, 1969
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1362
Overview
This collection consists of a genealogy compiled by David Wendell Hughes. The text outlines the history of the Davies and Evans 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
Hughes, David Wendell, 1901 - 1984. "The Families of Hughes and James". Booklet, 1969
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1363
Overview
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
Imm, Val, 1893 - 1981. Papers, 1932 - 1974
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0153
Overview
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, information...
Dates:
1932-1974
Johnson, Carl August Sr. 1893 - 1977. Correspondence, 1963 - 1971.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1380
Overview
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
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Mankato, MN 56002-8419
Phone: 507-389-1029
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