Pioneer days in Minnesota, [May 1, 1925].

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Pioneer days in Minnesota, [May 1, 1925].

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A typed transcript of a radio talk given by Mrs. S. J. Buck on May 1, 1925. She provides general information on pioneer life in Minnesota and relates some of the experiences of Hans Mattson, a Swedish immigrant in Goodhue County.

7 leaves.

Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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Mattson, Hans, 1832-1893

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Hans Mattson was born in Önnestad, Sweden (December 23, 1832). He came to the United States in 1851 and, in 1853, located a colony of his countrymen in Goodhue County, founding the town of Vasa. He studied law in Red Wing, and was admitted to the bar in 1858. Mattson served in the 3rd Minnesota Regiment (1861-1865), rising from the rank of captain to colonel; was secretary of the Minnesota Board of Immigration (1867-1870); served twice as Minnesota Secretary of State (18...

Buck, Elizabeth Hawthorn, 1893 or 1894-1970

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