Minnesota
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 88 Collections and/or Records:
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
Meyer, Arnold. "Sketch History of F.W. and Caroline Uhlhorn." Booklet, 1979
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1359
Abstract
This collection consists of a booklet written by Arnold Meyer of Mankato, Minnesota. The booklet contains genealogical information about the Uhlhorn family, including many photographs, a portion of F.W. Uhlhorn’s military record, and copies of official documents such as birth and wedding certificates.
Dates:
1979
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
MHS (Minnesota Historical Society). Scrapbooks, 1861-1922
Collection — 27 Microfilm
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1444
Abstract
Scrapbooks of clippings compiled from Minnesota newspapers by Minnesota Historical Society staff on a variety of topics relating to Minnesota history, biography, and geographical locations. There appear to be numerous clippings on some topics, including the Dakota Conflict of 1862, the Civil War, Governor John A. Johnson and other prominent Minnesotans, the Minnesota Historical Society, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mankato and other areas of Minnesota beyond the Twin Cities. Volumes 1-74, 76-83,...
Dates:
1861-1922
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Mills, Lucius Denning, 1848 - 1936 and Others. "Reminiscences of Pioneer Life [1848 - 1933]." Reminiscences, 1933
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0119
Abstract
The Lucius Denning Mills collection holds a typed copy of an unpublished manuscript entitled “Reminiscences of Pioneer Life” compiled by Mills. Mills recalled his family living in Illinois before migrating to the area around Garden City, Minnesota. Also, he discussed living conditions in Mankato, Minnesota for the year 1854, the Dakota Conflict and subsequent mass hanging in Mankato, and the hardships and joys experienced by pioneers on the Minnesota frontier during the...
Dates:
1933
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities/Minnesota State. Collection, 1859-Ongoing.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 010
Abstract
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) collection contains information
about the state's universities and their predecessor institutions since 1859. The collection is
made up of publications, minutes, correspondence, memos, budgets, rules and regulations,
newsletters, and records of the chancellors. Documents are arranged by governing bodies and
chronology: State Normal School System, State Teachers College System, State College Board,
the State University System,...
Dates:
1859-Ongoing
Minnesota Work Relief History: During the Period from April 1, 1934 to June 30, 1935. Book, 1935
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1336
Abstract
This collection contains the book Minnesota Work Relief History: During the Period from April 1, 1934 to June 30, 1935. The book has information on the projects of the work relief program in Minnesota and includes actual photographs of the program’s workers and their accomplishments. The book was published in 1935.
Dates:
Publication: 1935
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Nelson, Howard M., 1915 - 1980. Oral History Interview, 1979.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0198
Abstract
The Howard M. Nelson collection contains an oral history interview and transcript of an interview conducted between Chuck Erickson and Nelson in the summer of 1979. In the interview, Nelson recalled his roles and responsibilities along with the economic and social expectations of teaching social studies at St. Peter High School during World War II. Besides educating high school students, Nelson taught the United States Navy's V-12 program at Gustavus Adolphus College. The V-12 course aimed...
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
Newton, Judith (Judy) D. Oral History Interview, 24 October 1983.
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1488
Abstract
The Judith Newton collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Newton and Elden Eklund during the autumn of 1983. In the interview, Newton, an English teacher at Faribault, Minnesota, discussed the purpose and results of the 1975 Faribault Teachers’ Strike. Newton noted the strike’s effect on teachers, administrators, and students. She believed that the strike hardened positions on both the employer and employee sides of the...
Dates:
1983-10-24
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Northern Pacific Railway Company. Pamphlet Collection, 1867 - 1967
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0104
Abstract
The Northern Pacific Railway Company collection contains 348 pamphlets. These items
contain information concerning the Northern Pacific's annual reports, the reports of
branch lines, and immigrant guides to raihoad land in the western states. These
pamphlets are duplicates from the complete collection of Northern Pacific papers owned
by the Minnesota Historical Society. Due to the varied nature of the items that relate not
only to the Northern Pacific Railway Company but also to smaller...
Dates:
1867-1967
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
