This collection contains papers from the John R. Snow family including a certificate, diary, ledger, letters, notebook, and pamphlets dated 1899-1949. The collection focuses on John R. Snow as well as his wife Margaret A. and his son, Cecil J.

Summary Information

Collection Title: Snow, John R. Family Papers

Inclusive Dates: 1899-1949

Quantity:

Manuscripts: 1 Folder

Repository: Blue Earth County Historical Society

Abstract:

This collection contains papers from the John R. Snow family including a certificate, diary, ledger, letters, notebook, and pamphlets dated 1899-1949. The collection focuses on John R. Snow as well as his wife Margaret A. and his son, Cecil J.

Language: English

Finding Aid URL: https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/document/snow-john-r-family-papers/

Biographical / Historical:

John R. Snow (1868-1956) was a well-known Mankato photographer. He opened his studio on Jackson Street and later moved to 313 ½ South Front Street. His wife, Margaret A. (1874-1961), also worked at the studio. After 33 years he sold the studio to his son, Cecil J. (1893-1968).

 Subject Terms:

Snow

 

Contents List

Manuscripts-Card, Business

Business Card for C. J. Snow, candidate for Judge of Municipal Court

Manuscripts-Certificate, Achievement

Certificate of merit from The Photographers Association of America to John R. Snow for his service on the National Council, 1949

Manuscripts-Diary

Margaret A. Snow’s Diary, 1939-1948

Manuscripts-Ledger

Cash book for John R. Snow, 1899-1905

Manuscripts-Letter

Letter from O. C. Conkling studios in St. Louis to John R. Snow in Mankato, 1929

A thank-you letter from an assistant of the governor of New York to Mrs. John R. Snow thanking her for the 3 photographs which she had sent him, 1948

Manuscripts-Notebook

Notepad with hand-written notes by John R. Snow, 1940

Manuscripts-Pamphlet

Mankato Golf Club Yearbook, 1933 mailed to C. J. Snow

Mankato Golf Club Yearbook, 1934

Manuscripts-Program

Program from the 41st annual session of the Camera Craftsman of  America, 1946.  John R. Snow is listed as a member and presenter

Manuscripts-Receipt

Notebook to write in receipts for the Royal Neighbors of America Receipts for assessments and dues for Margaret A. Snow, 1933