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Mankato (Minn.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 71 Collections and/or Records:

Academic Affairs. Collection, 1916-Ongoing

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 014
Abstract This majority of this collection is composed of the administrative documents of the office of Academic Affairs, dating back to its establishment in 1968. In addition, a number of documents dating from 1916 to 1968 are also contained within this collection and chronicle the administration of academics at the college before an official Office of Academic Affairs was created. Six series have been created to divide and organize this extensive collection and include restricted materials,...
Dates: 1916-Ongoing
Found in: Minnesota State University, Mankato University Archives / Academic Affairs. Collection, 1916-Ongoing

Barth, Frank W., 1888 - 1983. Oral History Interview, 1975.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0197
Abstract The Frank W. Earth collection contains an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an interview conducted with Barth in 1975 by Leona Barth Schwiem for the Blue Earth County Historical Society and the American Association of University Women, Mankato, Branch. In the interview, Barth recalled moving to Mankato around 1893 and the changes in the city during his lifetime. The focus of the interview concerned Earth's job with the Mankato Electric Traction Company...
Dates: 1975
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Barth, Frank W., 1888 - 1983. Oral History Interview, 1975.

Bell, Candace (Candy) Carlyn, 1947-. Oral History Interview, 30 March and 6 April 1987

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1458
Abstract The Candace Bell collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript for an oral history interview conducted between Bell and Audrey Heil during the spring of 1987. At the time of the interview, Bell worked as a sixth grade teacher at Hoover Elementary School in North Mankato, Minnesota. Throughout the interview, Bell discussed her work in writing a drug education curriculum for the school district and her efforts to help children resist using drugs. She noted supportive groups in the...
Dates: 1987-03-30; 1987-04-06
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Bell, Candace (Candy) Carlyn, 1947-. Oral History Interview, 30 March and 6 April 1987

Biewen, Gene, 1933-. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1794
Abstract 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
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Biewen, Gene, 1933-. Oral History Interview, 2008

Boeck, Glenn M., 1919-2012. Oral History Interview, 2007

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1742
Abstract The Glenn M. Boeck collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Boeck and Leslie Peterson in July 2007. Boeck attended Mankato State Teachers College 1937-1946. In this interview, Boeck talks about his family, his time as a student at Mankato State Teachers College, and his experiences teaching and helping with optometry practices.This oral history...
Dates: 2007
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Boeck, Glenn M., 1919-2012. Oral History Interview, 2007

Botten, Joel Jr., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 9 and 19 November 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1409
Abstract The Joel Botten, Jr. collection consists of an interview and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Botten and Susan Krentz during the fall of 1990. Botten worked as an elementary school teacher and later as an elementary school principal. In the interview, Botten discussed the changes that elementary school teachers and principals have needed to adapt to between 1961 and 1990.This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for the graduate level...
Dates: 1990-11-09; 1990-11-19
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Botten, Joel Jr., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 9 and 19 November 1990.

Boyer, Brenda, 1955-. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1793
Abstract 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...
Dates: 2008
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Boyer, Brenda, 1955-. Oral History Interview, 2008

Brewster, Grace, 1880 - 1971. Collection, 1888 - 1955

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0148
Abstract

The Grace Brewster collection contains information regarding her family history. The information was compiled by Brewster and her father, George H. Brewster. The information details the family lines of the Bentley, Brewster, Bristol, Bunker, Jordan, Kettner, Loomis, North, Panling, Pratt, Rambo, Roberts, Sheldon, Smith, and Stone families. In addition to the compilation of ancestral heritage, the collection contains numerous photographs of some of Brewster’s many relatives.

Dates: 1888-1955
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Brewster, Grace, 1880 - 1971. Collection, 1888 - 1955

Busch, Victoria. "A Family Register", Booklet, ca. 1980.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1358
Abstract

This collection consists of a family history booklet compiled by Mrs. Victoria Busch, of Mankato, Minnesota. The booklet contains Busch family genealogy information, photocopies of newspaper articles and obituaries related to the Busch family, photographs, and general historical information about New Ulm and Mankato. The family tree and genealogical information included starts in the 1860s and runs through the 1970s.

Dates: 1980
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Busch, Victoria. "A Family Register", Booklet, ca. 1980.

Busch, Victoria. "Genealogical Record of the Scheurer Family, 1899 - 1976". Booklet, ca. 1976

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1361
Abstract

This collection consists of a genealogy compiled by Victoria Busch of Mankato, Minnesota. The booklet outlines the history of the Scheurer family, and focuses especially on the family of John Benedict and Seraphine May Scheurer. The family’s history is traced back to the 1860s when Simon and Katherine Scheurer, parents of John, moved to rural Mankato from Germany.

Dates: 1976
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Busch, Victoria. "Genealogical Record of the Scheurer Family, 1899 - 1976". Booklet, ca. 1976

University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Memorial Library
Minnesota State University, Mankato
P.O. Box 8419
Mankato, MN 56002-8419
Phone: 507-389-1029
Email: archives@mnsu.edu

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