The University Archives is the official repository of the records of Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Archives contains records from the creation of the Mankato State Normal School in 1868 to the present.
A guide to the collections can be found in the list of University Archives Finding Aids. They provide short summaries of the scope, history and significance of the collections as well as detailed inventories of their contents. Please note that these collections are governed by strict copyright rules.
The Southern Minnesota Historical Center is a regional research repository containing manuscript collections from twelve counties in South Central Minnesota. The Center contains organizational and business records as well as personal papers dating to the 1860s. Other Regional Centers are located throughout the state.
A guide to the collections can be found in the list of Southern Minnesota Historical Center Finding Aids. They provide short summaries of the scope, history and significance of the collections as well as detailed inventories of their contents. Please note that these collections are governed by strict copyright rules.
These collections are available for use in the Archives during office hours or by appointment. Please contact the Archives for further information.
