Mankato State Teachers College
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Keefe, Edward A., 1911 - 1999. Oral History Interview, 1979.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0201
Abstract
The Edward A. Keefe collection contains 2 audiocassettes, a CD duplicate of the audiocassettes, and a transcript of an interview conducted by Ronald M. Ginter with Keefe in the spring of 1979. In the interview, Keefe recalled his family's move from a farm into Owatonna and his teaching experiences in Magnolia, Little Falls, and Owatonna, Minnesota. Keefe discussed his teaching of industrial arts, social studies, and physical education along with athletics, discipline, economic conditions,...
Dates:
1979
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Nelson, Maurice J., 1891 - 1976. Papers, 1922 - 1973
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0135
Abstract
The Maurice J. Nelson collection contains photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles written by Nelson. The news clippings provide information on Nelson’s childhood in Hutchinson, Minnesota and the naming of Nelson Hall at Mankato State College in May 1968. Furthermore, the collection includes his documentation of witnessing the fire at Old Main on 5 February 1922, his efforts to establish a youth center named the Alpine Attic in Mankato, and a biographical sketch of Nelson presented at...
Dates:
1922-1973
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Snarr, Otto Welton, 1886 - 1966. Collection, 1857 - 1968
Collection — Archives box 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0122
Abstract
The collection consists primarily of typed carbon copies of newspaper articles describing the Mankato Normal School, the Minnesota normal school system, and the schools of Mankato and Blue Earth County. The newspaper articles were published between 1857 and 1893 and were in the Mankato Independent, Mankato Record, Mankato Review, Mankato Union, and the Public Spirit (Mankato). Also, the collection contains typed copies of Minnesota’s laws relating to the state’s normal schools. Furthermore,...
Dates:
1857-1968
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Wiecking, Anna M., 1887-1973 and Family. Collection, 1907-1970
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0116
Abstract
The Anna M. Wiecking and Family collection consists of documents, pictures, and articles written by Anna Wiecking. In addition, this collection contains information on Gilbert Fletcher and Maud Hart Lovelace both famous Mankatoans. The family histories of both Anna Wiecking’s parents are included with various other items related to the Wiecking family. Furthermore, items related to Mankato State College address the retirements of two faculty members, various miscellaneous documents, and...
Dates:
1887
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Yaeger, Selma I., 1903 - 1993. Oral History Interview, 1980.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0193
Abstract
The Selma I. Yaeger collection contains an audiocassette recording, CD duplicates of the audiocassettes, and a transcript of an interview conducted at Yaeger's home in 1980. The interview deals with Yaeger's recollections of her roles and responsibilities while working as a rural schoolteacher during the 1920s. Patrice L. Johnson conducted the interview.
Dates:
1980
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
