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Mankato (Minn.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

Sioux War Trial Transcripts [microform], 1862 - 1863

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0144
Abstract The Sioux War Trial Transcripts contains records of the United States Senate hearings regarding the Dakota Conflict of 1862. The collection includes original transcripts and a message from Abraham Lincoln dated 11 December 1862. The first reel contains Lincoln’s message and transcripts for trials 1 through 127. The second reel includes cases 128 through 295. The third reel provides the transcripts for cases 296 through 392. Furthermore, this reel contains the names and information regarding...
Dates: 1862-1863
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Sioux War Trial Transcripts [microform], 1862 - 1863

Steinberg, Ronald R., 1938-2014. Oral History Interview, 14 and 28 November 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1437
Abstract The Ronald R. Steinberg collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette and transcript of two interviews conducted between Steinberg, a foreign languages teacher at Mankato East High School in Mankato, Minnesota, and Mechthild Becker during November 1990. Steinberg discussed the continuities and changes that occurred in public education between 1960 and 1990. He focused on technological advances and the liberalization of society and the impacts of each upon...
Dates: 1990-11-14 and 1990-11-28
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Steinberg, Ronald R., 1938-2014. Oral History Interview, 14 and 28 November 1990.

Struck, Joan, 1952-. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1791
Abstract The Joan Struck collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Struck and Mark Sheehy in April 2008. Struck attended Wilson Campus School from 1964-1970. In this interview, Struck talks about her experience at Wilson Campus School before and after the changes made in 1968, things she remembered from going to Wilson and what she has done since she graduated from Wilson.This oral history interview...
Dates: 2008
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Struck, Joan, 1952-. Oral History Interview, 2008

Sullivan, John F. Oral History Interview, 1977.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0196
Abstract The John F. Sullivan collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an interview between Sullivan and Karin Thiem in 1977. In the interview, Sullivan, a podiatrist, recalled Doctors Julian A. Hielscher and Helen Hughes Hielscher of Mankato, Minnesota. Both individuals were doctors. The former served as a medic for the United States Army during World War I, and the later was reportedly the frrst female physician in Mankato, Minnesota....
Dates: 1977-12-02
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Sullivan, John F. Oral History Interview, 1977.

Taylor, Brett M., Sr., 1902 - 1987. Oral History Interview, 1974.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0204
Abstract

The Brett M. Taylor, Sr. collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Marcia Mason and Taylor in the fall of 1974. In the interview, Taylor reminisced about George E. Brett, his grandfather, who opened Brett's Department Store in Mankato, Mumesota. Besides recalling his grandfather's business, Taylor talked about the changes in downtown Mankato during his lifetime.

Dates: 1974
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Taylor, Brett M., Sr., 1902 - 1987. Oral History Interview, 1974.

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 / The Mankato News, Mankato, Minnesota. Collection, 1920 - 1965

The Reminder. Volume 1, No. 1, Newspaper, 11 January 1935.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0184
Abstract

This collection contains a scrap of the front page of the first issue of The Reminder, The Mankato Reminder Company published the paper, and it contained advertisements and a want-ad service for its readers.

Dates: Publication: January 11, 1935
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / The Reminder. Volume 1, No. 1, Newspaper, 11 January 1935.

The Tap. Newsletter, August 1937.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1370
Abstract

This collection consists of a photocopy of a 1937 issue of The Tap, which was the newsletter of the Mankato Brewing Company of Mankato, Minnesota. This issue contains a historical sketch of the brewery, which was founded in 1856. Also included in this issue are stories of taverns that sold Kato beer, and recipes for food items containing Kato beer.

Dates: 1937
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / The Tap. Newsletter, August 1937.

Thiesse, Sylvan H., 1921-2015. Oral History Interview, 14 and 19 November 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1438
Abstract The Sylvan H. Thiesse collection consists of an audiocassette, transcript, and CD duplicate of the audiocassette of an interview conducted between Thiesse and David A. Thomas during November 1990. In the interview, Thiesse discussed the changes that have occurred within public education between 1950 and 1984. Primarily, Thiesse focused upon his experiences as a teacher and principal in Titonka, Iowa and his years teaching at Franklin Junior High School and at the local community college in...
Dates: 1990-11-14 and 1990-11-19
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Thiesse, Sylvan H., 1921-2015. Oral History Interview, 14 and 19 November 1990.

United States Bureau of Land Management. Mankato Townsite File, 1856-1861.

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1442
Abstract This collection is from the records of the Bureau of Land Management located in the National Archives. It includes documents from the Mankato Townsite File, dealing mostly with contested title to the property in the townsite area. The focus of the collection is the legal documents pertaining to George Maxfield’s pre-emption claim and Hoxie Rathburn and the Mankato Company’s contesting if said claim. Included are: correspondence between General Sam Leech, lawyers from all parties, the...
Dates: 1856-1861
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / United States Bureau of Land Management. Mankato Townsite File, 1856-1861.

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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