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Minnesota

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:

Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-2017. Oral History Interview, 24 January and 23 February 1991.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1436
Abstract The Hershel (Hersh) Siebrass collection consists of an oral history with Siebrass and Lois A. Jahnke, an interpretive essay by Jahnke about the historical significance of the Siebrass interview, a photograph of Siebrass and a newspaper opinion piece written by Siebrass. During the interview between Siebrass and Jahnke, Siebrass discussed the changes that have occurred at Mankato West High School in Mankato, Minnesota since he was hired to teach biology in 1961. He focused on the changing...
Dates: 1991-01-24 to 1991-02-23
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-2017. Oral History Interview, 24 January and 23 February 1991.

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

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 / Snarr, Otto Welton, 1886 - 1966. Collection, 1857 - 1968

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.

Swain, Alva Brooks, 1848 - 1942. Family Papers, 1861 - 1943

 Collection — Half hollinger box 01, Folder: 01-03
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0123
Abstract

The Alva Brooks Swain collection contains a variety of items related to the lives of Swain and his family members. Items included in the collection are a photograph album of Mankato State Normal School students and faculty in 1873, Anna Warner’s school notebook, newspaper clippings from the Mankato Weekly Review and other papers, a teaching certificate, and a graduation commencement bulletin from Mankato State Normal School in 1873.

Dates: 1861-1943
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Swain, Alva Brooks, 1848 - 1942. Family Papers, 1861 - 1943

Thayer, Frank C., 1852 - 1911. Journal, 1875 - 1880.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0189
Abstract The Frank C. Thayer collection contains one journal composed between 1875 and 1880. In the journal, Thayer wrote about everyday life, planting trees on his property, the weather, and his jobs while he was at the following locations in southern Minnesota: Kasson, Dodge County; Holly Township and Shetek, Murray County; Oshawa, Nicollet County; Tracy, Lyon County, New Ulm, Brown County, Rochester and Eyota, Olmstead County. Besides the daily notations, the journal contains letters, receipts, a...
Dates: 1875-1880
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Thayer, Frank C., 1852 - 1911. Journal, 1875 - 1880.

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.

Thye, Edward John, 1896-1969. Collection, 1945-1959

 Collection — Half hollinger box 0106-0115, Folder: 01-05
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0111
Abstract The Edward John Thye collection consists primarily of twenty-six photographs used for news releases and other events when Thye served as the U.S. Senator from Minnesota. A few of the photographs are accompanied by typescript news releases. Several other photographs show Thye in different settings. Included are photographs, typescript news reports, and a typescript speech along with a phonograph record of Thye speaking on the radio to endorse the candidacy of Harold Stassen for United States...
Dates: 1945-1959
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Thye, Edward John, 1896-1969. Collection, 1945-1959

Werges, Rudolph H. 1891 - 1977. "History of Early Hunting Around Gaylord, MN." Paper, 1976.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1357
Abstract

This collection consists of a photocopy of a paper written by R. H. Werges, formerly of Gaylord, Minnesota. This paper was written for presentation during the American Bicentennial in 1976. In the paper, Werges describes some early hunting experiences of his on the various lakes surrounding Gaylord, including Lake Titloe, Altono’s Lake, and Swan Lake. Werges talks about the people he hunted with and hunting rabbits, grouse, ducks, and other prairie birds.

Dates: 1976
Found in: Southern Minnesota Historical Center / Werges, Rudolph H. 1891 - 1977. "History of Early Hunting Around Gaylord, MN." Paper, 1976.

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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