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Mankato (Minn.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

"I Remember Mankato." Scrapbook, 1952

 Collection — Oversize folder 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0147
Abstract

The “I Remember Mankato” scrapbook contains newspaper clippings of various reminiscences about the history of Mankato, Minnesota. The scrapbook was compiled by students at the Wilson Campus School at Mankato State College. The clippings came from a twenty-three part series of articles printed in the Mankato Free Press between 6 March and 3 July 1952.

Dates: 1952
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / "I Remember Mankato." Scrapbook, 1952

Independent School District #77, Mankato, Minnesota. Vocational - Technical and Adult Education. Annual Report, 1961 - 1962.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0187
Abstract The Independent School District #77 collection contains a report on programs offered to adults at the Mankato Area Vocational - Technical School, now called South Central Technical College. The school district offered classes to further education in vocational subjects such as agriculture and industrial arts. High school students and community members were eligible to enroll. The annual report contains statistics, classes offered, a summary of enrollments, lists of enrolled students, and...
Dates: 1961-1962
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Independent School District #77, Mankato, Minnesota. Vocational - Technical and Adult Education. Annual Report, 1961 - 1962.

Jackson, Donald Force. "Jackson-Cahill, Force-Moen: A Narrative Genealogy". Booklet, 1980

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1360
Abstract

This collection consists of a family history compiled by Donald Force Jackson. The narrative focuses on the author’s parents, Raymond Jackson and Della Anne Force Jackson. Information on pioneer life in Mankato and River Falls, Minnesota, the Mankato Teachers College, Army life during World War II, and the Mankato Tire Company are all part of the booklet.

Dates: 1980
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Jackson, Donald Force. "Jackson-Cahill, Force-Moen: A Narrative Genealogy". Booklet, 1980

Janc, John J., 1945-. Oral History Interview, 13 and 25 November 1987

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1448
Abstract The Dr. John J. Janc collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript for an oral history interview conducted between Janc and Tim Haen during the fall of 1987. Janc began his teaching career at Durand, Wisconsin in 1966. Following his experiences in the Durand school system, Janc traveled to France and eventually earned doctorate degrees in both France and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Janc became an assistant professor at Mankato...
Dates: 1987-11-13; 1987-11-25
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Janc, John J., 1945-. Oral History Interview, 13 and 25 November 1987

Johnson, Timothy (Tim) William, 1947-2016. Oral History Interview, 5 October and 17 November 1985.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1496
Abstract The Timothy Johnson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Johnson and Melanie Payne during the autumn of 1985. In the interview, Johnson, a physical education teacher at Mankato East High School in Mankato, Minnesota, discussed his experiences and attitudes concerning physical education and the educational system in general between 1972 and 1985. Furthermore, he talked about the expectations placed upon him by administrators,...
Dates: 1985-10-05; 1985-11-17
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Johnson, Timothy (Tim) William, 1947-2016. Oral History Interview, 5 October and 17 November 1985.

Jones, Bernice Starr, 1906 - 2000. Collection, 1956 - 1977.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0183
Abstract The Bernice Starr Jones collection contains an oral history conducted between Jones and Marcia Mason in 1976, a second oral history conducted between Jones and Karin Thiem in 1977, and newspaper clippings and other related items. In the oral histories, Jones talks about her time as a musician, her involvement with music groups and clubs in Mankato, and her time as director of the Mankato Community Chorus. She also talks about the beginnings of the Mankato Symphony; her involvements with the...
Dates: 1956-1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Jones, Bernice Starr, 1906 - 2000. Collection, 1956 - 1977.

Just, Frances Beneta (Bunny), 1904 - 2003. Oral History Interview, 1974.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0191
Abstract

The Frances Beneta (Bunny) Just collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Marcia Mason and Just in 1974. In the interview. Just recalls moving to Mankato, Minnesota, her marriage to Fred Just and their three children, and her career as an accomplished musician in southern Minnesota.

Dates: 1974
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Just, Frances Beneta (Bunny), 1904 - 2003. Oral History Interview, 1974.

Kalakian, Leonard (Len) H., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 22 February and 1 March 1985.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1495
Abstract The Leonard Kalakian collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Kalakian and Scott Fischer during the winter of 1985. Kalakian came to Mankato State College in 1965 to work as a professor of physical education. He began the interview by discussing his biographical information. Additionally, he talked about salaries, hiring procedures, unions and faculty unity, morale, grading, the...
Dates: 1985-02-22; 1985-03-01
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Kalakian, Leonard (Len) H., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 22 February and 1 March 1985.

Karvonen, Hilja, 1917-2012. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1795
Abstract The Hilja Karvonen collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Karvonen and Mark Sheehy in November 2008. Karvonen taught at Wilson Campus School from 1964-1966. In this interview, Karvonen talks about what she did before she taught at Wilson Campus School, her experience at Wilson, and what she did after Wilson. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral...
Dates: 2008
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Karvonen, Hilja, 1917-2012. Oral History Interview, 2008

Keckeisen, Jim, 1932-. Oral History Interview, 20 October and 5 November 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1425
Abstract The Jim Keckeisen collection contains an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an interview conducted between Keckeisen and Mechthild Becker during the fall of 1990. Keckeisen worked as an English and Social Studies teacher between 1957 and 1986. Following 1986, he became the staff development coordinator for the Mankato School District. In the interview, Keckeisen discussed the changes that occurred in his profession during his career. He noted the...
Dates: 1990-10-20; 1990-11-05
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Keckeisen, Jim, 1932-. Oral History Interview, 20 October and 5 November 1990.

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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