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Minnesota

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:

Kalberg, Harold B., 1906-1991. Oral History Interview, 1 and 7 November 1986.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1494
Abstract The Harold Kalberg collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Kalberg and Gary Pearson during the autumn of 1986. In the interview, Kalberg, a high school science teacher in Ortonville, Minnesota from 1931 through 1972, discussed the areas of change and continuity that occurred during his career. Kalberg believed that teachers were no longer scrutinized by community members and that students cared less about learning then when he...
Dates: 1986-11-01; 1986-11-07
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Kalberg, Harold B., 1906-1991. Oral History Interview, 1 and 7 November 1986.

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 / Keefe, Edward A., 1911 - 1999. Oral History Interview, 1979.

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.

League of Women Voters-Mankato Area. Newsletters, 1991-1993.

 Collection — Half hollinger box 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0280
Abstract

This is a collection of newsletters from the League of Women Voters-Mankato Area. Each Newsletter contains information on political topics and discussions from the previous meeting. They contain information on upcoming meeting speakers as well as events promoted by the organization.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1991 - 1993
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / League of Women Voters-Mankato Area. Newsletters, 1991-1993.

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.

Mansfield, Charles F., 1828 - 1885, and Family. Collection, 1861 - 1977

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0131
Abstract The Charles F. Mansfield and Family collection contains information regarding the family’s activities in the Mankato, Minnesota area. The earliest documents are letters written by Charles F. Mansfield during his service in the Union Army during the Civil War. Besides Mansfield’s correspondence, the collection holds information produced primarily by Charles, Louisa and Cornelia Mansfield. These documents include: legal documents, vouchers, check stubs, property tax and merchandise receipts,...
Dates: 1861-1977
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Mansfield, Charles F., 1828 - 1885, and Family. Collection, 1861 - 1977

Maps of Mankato, Minnesota Area. 1870-1973

 Collection — Oversize folder 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1366
Abstract This collection consists of several items pertaining to Mankato, St. Peter, and Minnesota in general. A lithograph of Mankato, a historical map of Minnesota, a lithograph of St. Peter, and satellite photographs of northern Minnesota make up the bulk of the collection. The lithograph of Mankato was created as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration in 1976, and two newspaper articles describing it are also included. The St. Peter lithograph is dated 1870. The Minneapolis branch of...
Dates: 1870-1973
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Maps of Mankato, Minnesota Area. 1870-1973

Marti, Godfred, 1859 -. Diaries, 1882 - 1884

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0182
Abstract

The Godfred Marti collection contains two diaries and a transcription for each diary. Marti grew up on a farm near Sleepy Eye, Brown County, Minnesota and continued living in the area during his adulthood. The diaries contain information about his life and the work he did as a farmer between 1882 and 1884.

Dates: Other: 1882-1884
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Marti, Godfred, 1859 -. Diaries, 1882 - 1884

McCarthy, Jean J., 1929-2012. Oral History Interview, 28 October 1983.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1491
Abstract The Jean McCarthy collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between McCarthy and Norma McCarthy during the autumn of 1983. In the interview, Jean McCarthy, an Associate Professor of Physical Education at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota from 1962 through 1983, discussed the reorganization of Mankato State College in the early 1960s. He explained how and why the school shifted from...
Dates: 1983-10-28
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / McCarthy, Jean J., 1929-2012. Oral History Interview, 28 October 1983.

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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