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Mankato (Minn.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

Kintop, Jeffrey. Papers, 1977.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1371
Abstract This collection consists of research notes and a scholarly paper written by Jeffrey Kintop as part of his course work as a graduate student in the History program at Mankato State University. The paper, entitled “Flandreau’s on Front”, is a history of the Thoms Building, formerly at 223 South Front Street in Mankato, Minnesota. The building served as home to a wide variety of businesses including clothing stores, a candy shop, and a drug and gift store. The building was obtained by the...
Dates: 1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Kintop, Jeffrey. Papers, 1977.

Kleinschmidt Bar, Mankato, Minnesota. Ledger Book, 1903 - 1904

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0137
Abstract

The Kleinschmidt Bar collection contains the bar’s financial ledger for 1903 through 1904. Nicholas Kleinschmidt, 1866 – 1945, was the bar’s proprietor. Besides running his bar business, Kleinschmidt served as the proprietor of the Stahl Hotel. The Kleinschmidt Bar was located on the corner of Front and Plum in Mankato.

Dates: 1903-1904
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Kleinschmidt Bar, Mankato, Minnesota. Ledger Book, 1903 - 1904

KMSU Radio. Collection 1983-ongoing.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 040
Abstract

The KMSU Radio Collection is primarily made up of program guides, the Monitor, and newsletters, Airwaves, which were distributed to subscribers. The Monitor and Airwaves issues contain radio schedules, show descriptions, coming attractions, and often stories at the end or beginning about people or events on the radio. The collection also includes ads and other documents.

Dates: 1983-ongoing
Found in: Minnesota State University, Mankato University Archives / KMSU Radio. Collection 1983-ongoing.

Krause, Raymond (Ray) M., 1903 - 1994. Oral History Interview, 1975.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0202
Abstract The Raymond (Ray) M. Krause collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Betty Cords and Krause in the spring of 1975. In the interview, Krause discussed his career as a musician in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. He explained how he learned to play musical instruments around eight or nine years old and his jobs working in the pit orchestra at the Grand Theater in Mankato, and managing a...
Dates: 1975
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Krause, Raymond (Ray) M., 1903 - 1994. Oral History Interview, 1975.

Library Services. Collection, 1911-Ongoing

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 167
Abstract

The Library Services collection contains a variety of information produced by the library at Minnesota State University, Mankato and its employees since 1911, though most of the collection is dated from the 1970s to the present. The collection is primarily composed of meeting minutes and agendas, newsletters, correspondence, and photographs, although numerous miscellaneous materials related to the library are also present.

Dates: 1911-Ongoing
Found in: Minnesota State University, Mankato University Archives / Library Services. Collection, 1911-Ongoing

Lundin, Vernard E. 1909 - 1992. Papers, 1955 - 1984.

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1351
Abstract This collection consists of items pertaining to Vernard Lundin of Mankato, Minnesota. He was involved in Mankato education groups, and served as the mayor of the city for two terms. The collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, and news releases from the various activities Lundin was involved in. Most of the items have a connection to education in Mankato, such as reports on utilization of Mankato State University’s lower campus area, transportation of...
Dates: 1955-1984
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Lundin, Vernard E. 1909 - 1992. Papers, 1955 - 1984.

Mankato Council of Church Women United, Mankato, Minnesota. Papers, 1950 - 1977

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SHMC Collection 1348
Abstract

This collection consists of items related to the Mankato Council of Church Women United. Included in the collection are membership lists, meeting minutes, programs, reports, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and yearbooks from the group. A brief history of the group, which covers from 1936 until 1950, is also a part of the collection.

Dates: 1950-1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Mankato Council of Church Women United, Mankato, Minnesota. Papers, 1950 - 1977

Mankato Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees). Papers, 1934 - 1976.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1382
Abstract

This collection consists of items pertaining to the Mankato Junior Chamber of Commerce, also know as the Mankato Jaycees. This group is a service organization composed of young men (21 – 35 years old) from the Mankato area. The Jaycees are involved in a number of community improvement projects. The collection consists of meeting minutes, informational and organizational materials for the various service projects of the group, photographs, and financial records for the Mankato Jaycees.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1934 - 1976
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Mankato Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees). Papers, 1934 - 1976.

Mankato, Minnesota. Map, 1967

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1365
Abstract

This collection consists of an engineer map of Mankato, Minnesota. This map was drawn by Gerard Van Amstel and is dated December 31, 1967.

Dates: 1967
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Mankato, Minnesota. Map, 1967

Mankato, Minnesota Maps. Mankato State University Geography Department, 1984 - 1986

 Collection — 3 Maps
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1337
Abstract

This collection consists of three maps constructed by the Geography Department at Mankato State University. One of the maps is of environmentally sensitive areas of Mankato, Minnesota, and was created in 1984. Another map is a 1986 zoning map of Mankato/North Mankato. The final map contains information on changes in Mankato population from 1970 to 1980, and was drawn from 1986 census reports.

Dates: 1984-1986
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Mankato, Minnesota Maps. Mankato State University Geography Department, 1984 - 1986

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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