This collection contains the papers of the George H., Carrie A., and Grace Brewster family. The collection includes letters, financial records, educational records, and other materials created or kept by the Brewster family including George Brewster’s diary.
Summary Information
Collection Title: Brewster Family Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1859-1953
Quantity:
Manuscripts: 1 Box
Books: 1 Volume
Photographs: 1 Folder
Repository: Blue Earth County Historical Society
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of the George H., Carrie A., and Grace Brewster family. The collection includes letters, financial records, educational records, and other materials created or kept by the Brewster family including George Brewster’s diary.
Language: English
Finding Aid URL: https://blueearthcountyhistory.com/slug/brewster-family-papers/
Biographical / Historical:
George H. Brewster was born in Connecticut and came to Mankato where he became involved in the insurance, abstract, and machinery business with his cousin, John N. Hall, under the firm Hall & Brewster. He was involved in education in Blue Earth County as the Secretary of the Board of Education.
Carrie A. and Grace Brewster, daughters of George H. Brewster, were born and raised in Mankato. They pursued education at the Mankato State Teachers College and Mankato Normal School, respectively, and both taught at Mankato public schools. Carrie taught elementary education at Pleasant Grove School and sewing and home economics at Franklin School.
Subject Terms:
Brewster
Contents List
Manuscripts-Applications
Application for membership to Bankers Life Association in St. Paul, MN for G. H. Brewster.
Manuscripts- Account Books
Savings account passbook from First National Bank for Grace Brewster, dated from December 13, 1950, to November 7, 1955.
Savings account passbook for Grace Brewster from The National Citizens Bank of Mankato dated from February 3, 1948, to March 19, 1955.
Savings account passbook for Grace Brewster from First National Bank of Mankato dated from January 22, 1935, to January 1, 1941.
Manuscripts-Cards
Reading room slip from the Minnesota Historical Society for Carrie Brewster dated July 24, 1928.
Reading room slip from the New York State Library for Grace Brewster.
Reading room slip from the New York State Library for Grace Brewster.
Manuscripts-Calling Card
Calling card for Mrs. George H. Brewster.
Manuscripts-Certificates
Certificate from First Presbyterian Church, Mankato, MN to the Brewster family for being members for over 70 years, signed by W. D. Willard and W. W. Kirby in 1940. Includes an envelope.
Certificate for Grace Brewster from Stout Institute, Menomonie, WI for completing the following courses: Dressmaking and Food Chemistry. Dated September 3, 1910.
Certificate for Grace Brewster from Stout Institute, Menomonie, WI for completing the following courses: Dressmaking, Art Needlework, and Organization of Domestic Science. Dated September 1, 1911.
Certificate for Carrie Brewster from Stout Institute, Menomonie, WI for completing the following courses: Art Needlework and Millinery. Dated August 27, 1915.
Certificate for Carrie Brewster from Stout Institute, Menomonie, WI for completing the following courses: Elementary Cooking I and Elementary Cooking II. Dated September 1, 1911
Certificate for Carrie Brewster from Stout Institute, Menomonie, WI for completing the following courses: Advanced Dressmaking & Drafting, Textiles, and Costume Design. Dated August 27, 1920.
Certificate of Recommendation for Admission to the Stout Institute, Menomonie, WI for Grace Brewster.
Certificate of Recommendation for Admission to the University of Minnesota for Grace Brewster. Dated March 8, 1901.
Certificate from the Minnesota State High School Board that Grace Brewster passed an examination in History of the United States.
Certificate from the state of Minnesota to George Brewster appointing him as a notary public. Signed by Lucius F. Hubbard, governor of Minnesota. Dated May 31, 1882.
Manuscripts-Deeds
Quit-Claim deed from Nelson Johnson & wife to Mattie R. Brewster for land in Lyon County, dated February 26, 1877.
Mortgage deed from Benjamin McCracken and Elizabeth McCracken to Wm. Lewis and Henry Shaubut for lot #2 in Block 20 in Warrens Addition to Mankato, dated August 31, 1871. Has a blue 50-cent stamp attached.
Warranty deed from Benjamin McCracken and Elizabeth McCracken of Mt. Vernon, Ohio to William McColaugh of Mankato for Lot 2 Block #20 in Warren’s Addition to Mankato, dated June 18, 1872. Has attached a green $1 stamp and a green notary seal from Knox County, Ohio.
Warranty deed from William McColaugh and Polly McColaugh to Mattie R. Brewster for lot #2 in Block 20 in Warrens Addition, dated September 8, 1872. Has a green $1 stamp and a red Blue Earth County Notarial Seal attached.
Warranty deed from Thomas Warren and Elizabeth Warren to Benjamin McCracken for lot #2 in Block 20 in Warrens Addition, dated August 31, 1871. Has 2 brown 25 cents stamps attached.
Manuscripts-Diaries
Hard cover diary of Geo. Brewster starting with a trip on February 7, 1876, includes a hair sample.
Manuscripts-Envelopes
Envelope for a letter addressed to Mrs. Mattie R. Brewster from cousins in Burlington. Postmarked May 1894 with a brown George Washington 2-cent stamp.
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Geo. H. Brewster, dated April 29, 1884. Postmarked in Roxbury, MA.
Envelope for a letter addressed to Mrs. Geo. H. Brewster from Munich.
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mattie R. Brewster from 934 Highland Ave., Philadelphia, PA, postmarked March 15, 1913, with a 2-cent red George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster, postmarked Burlington IN June 1918 with a 3-cent purple George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster from G. E. Brewster, postmarked December 11, 1918. YMCA is on envelope and no stamp. “Soldier Mail”.
Envelope addressed to Miss Carrie Brewster, postmarked June 29, 1917, with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Pink envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster from M. Lenig, postmarked Markelsville, PA, October 26, 1951 with a purple Thomas Jefferson 3-cent stamp attached.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster from Harry Lenig, postmarked June 16, 1951, with a purple Thomas Jefferson 3-cent stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster from Harry Lenig, postmarked Markelsville, PA, August 15, 1950, with a purple Thomas Jefferson 3-cent stamp.
Envelope for a letter from John N. Hall to Geo. Brewster asking him to come to Mankato, no postmark.
Envelope addressed to The Brewsters from Seattle WA, postmarked October 15, 1923 with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp attached.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster postmarked Indianapolis, IN, April 20, 1928, with a red George Washington 2-cent stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster post-marked Seattle, WA, January 2, 1929, with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster from Annie E. Smith post-marked Newport, PA, January 13, 1930, with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster from Cpl. William E. Bronson, postmarked December 12, 1944, with no stamp, it is marked Free.
Envelope addressed to Miss Carrie Brewster postmarked Stratford, CT, May 2, 1923, pre-stamped with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Grace Brewster from W. F. Bronson, post-marked Burlington, IN, October 12, 1944, with a purple 3-cent eagle “Win the War” stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Grace Brewster, post-marked Indianapolis, IN, January 30, 1929, with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss Carrie Brewster, post-marked Minneapolis, MN, March 20, 1909, with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Miss G. Brewster from Robert Butler, post-marked Boston MA, December 16, 1920 with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope with 11 receipts in it for paying off a note from Hall & Brewster to Geo. H. Brewster.
Envelope from during the Civil War, “Liberty and Union, Now and Forever”.
Envelope from during the Civil War, picture of a soldier with the United States Flag.
Envelope from during the Civil War, “The Shrine of our Devotions”. Sold by L. C. Miles & Co, Logansport, Ind.
Envelope from during the Civil War, Union flag,
Envelope from during the Civil War, soldier and flag, “Long Shall it Wave”.
Envelope from during the Civil War, map of “Seat of War” (Chesapeake Bay area), directions and picture. Published by James Oates, Cincinnati, OH.
Envelope from during the Civil War, soldier with flag, “Motto of Wilson’s Zouaves”.
Envelope from during the Civil War, picture of voting booth, “How Virginia was voted out of the Union”.
Envelope from during the Civil War, “Scott’s Tactics”, “Stopping up the Rat Holes!”, with picture of inside of a barn.
Envelope from during the Civil War, skull and crossbones on a black flag, “J. D. His Marque”.
Envelope from during the Civil War, picture of a soldier, “A member of the C. S. A. Alligator Rangers, who is to make 5 of the “Northern mudsils” run. We don’t see it.” D. Murphy’s Son, Print, 65 Fulton & 372 Pearl-sts, N. Y.
Envelope from during the Civil War, picture of a warehouse, “Wait ’till the war is over”.
Envelope from during the Civil War, picture of General Butler, “Union Now and Forever”.
Envelope from during the Civil War, pictures of Scott and Anderson on a flag.
Envelope from during the Civil War, picture of Col. Robt. Anderson, U. S. A.
Envelope from during the Civil War, 2 pictures, “For the Union” – used, sent to Mrs. Helen Richardson in Upper Canada with a 10 cent green Washington stamp.
Envelope for report card for Carrie A. Brewster at State Normal School, Mankato.
Envelope for report card for Grace Brewster at State Normal School, Mankato.
Envelope for the report card for Grace Brewster from The University of Minnesota.
Envelope addressed to Mr. G. S. Brewster, Goshen, Conn. for a legal document written September 28, 1859, with a blue 1-cent Ben Franklin stamp.
Envelope addressed to G. H. Brewster, postmarked Burlington, IN, January 30, 1895.
Envelope from Laack Drug Co., Mankato, MN with a handwritten prescription of tonic in it.
Envelope addressed to Miss Carrie Brewster from Laura Brewster postmarked September 27, 1917. Red with a 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Mrs. M. R. Brewster from R. S. Gardner in Seattle, WA, post-marked August 15, 1903, with a 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mattie Brewster from Laura Brewster postmarked September 27, 1917, with a red 2-cent George Washington stamp.
Manuscripts-Legal Documents
A District Court of Blue Earth County paper between The First National Bank and The Mankato Driving Park Association, dated March 1, 1881.
A 1-page hand-written Memorandum of Agreement to dissolution the partnership between John N. Hall and George H. Brewster, dated March 28, 1883.
A 1-page hand-written legal document from the Clerk of Court of Litchfield County Connecticut for George Brewster to be a county surveyor, dated September 28, 1859. Official green seal attached.
Manuscripts-Letters
A 4-page hand-written letter from Grace Brewster to Mrs. Eli. S. Helmick dated August 11, 1927, about her ancestor Peter Brewster for DAR research.
A 2-page, hand-written letter from Edw. C. Starr to Carrie Brewster dated June 19, 1927, about genealogy information found in “Gold’s History of Cornwall”.
A 2-page, typed letter from Lillian Cooper Harrington to Miss Brewster, dated August 28, 1940, about the Smith-Spitler-Bixler family lines.
A hand-written letter from Catharine C. Heatfield to Miss Brewster dated May 19, 1930, about the Society of Mayflower descendants in the state of Indiana. 6 pages of genealogy references attached.
A 6-page hand-written letter from William M. Foord to Carrie Brewster about her Pratt ancestors.
A 1-page typed letter from L. C. Fickes to Miss Brewster dated February 8, 1942, about the history of the Fickes clan.
A 1-page hand-written letter from Alan Jordan to Grace Brewster dated April 17, 1939, about the Jordan side of the family on letterhead from The Ohio Valley Conservation and Flood Control Congress.
The back page of a letter from Riverda Jordan about genealogy.
A letter from Wm. N. Brewster to his brother about the Stone family, dated May 12, 1894.
A 4-page hand-written letter from cousins, dated May 17, 1884.
A 1-page hand-written letter from Harry Lenig in Newport, PA to Grace Brewster about Samuel and Sarah Davis, dated June 15, 1951.
A 3-page hand-written letter from W. J. Dyer to Geo. Brewster about a piano, dated May 26, 1881, on letterhead for W. J. Dyer & Bro. Importers.
A 6-page hand-written letter from Francis M. Wadhaus (an old friend) to Geo. Brewster dated April 23, 1892.
A 3-page hand-written letter from Helen Potter to Mr. Bates, dated February 8, 1892.
A 1-page hand-written letter from W. H. Bates to Geo. H. Brewster, dated April 12, 1892. Includes the letter from Helen Potter about the memorial for Bertha.
A 2-page hand-written letter from J. J. S to George Brewster about John Stone, dated January 29, 1895.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Uncle L. Jordan to Mattie and George about Delphi, IN, dated August 1, 1872.
An 8-page hand-written letter from Rebecca Jackson to Mr. Brewster about Reverand Ayers at the First Presbyterian Church in Janesville, WI, dated May 5, 1900.
A 3-page hand-written letter from Nathan Bates to George H. Brewster with information on family in Norwich, CT, dated February 14, 1896.
A 2-page hand-written letter from Mary to sister and nieces about Seattle, WA, dated September 17.
A 1-page hand-written letter from Mary Gardener about a previous letter sent with this one, dated September 30.
An 8-page hand-written letter from Matrie to a dear friend about Philadelphia, PA, dated March 15, 1913.
A 10-page hand-written letter from Nabasso, Florida to Mattie about family.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Mrs. Lenig to Grace Brewster dated October 25, 1951, about family.
A 2-page hand-written letter from Mary and Harry Lenig (Newport, PA) to Grace Brewster dated June 16, 1951, about family.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Harry and Mother Lenig (Newport, PA) to Grace Brewster dated August 14, 1950, about family.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Grandma Brewster to Carrie dated March 15, 1881, about family.
A 1-page hand-written letter from John Hall to Geo. Brewster dated December 30, 1868, about business on letterhead from the First National Bank of Mankato
A 1-page typed letter from Elizabeth A. Helmick to Miss Grace Brewster dated August 26, 1927, about Peter Brewster on letterhead for the Daughters of the American Revolution, Registrar General Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D. C.
A copy of a hand-written letter from D. P. Murphy, Dept. of the Interior to George Brewster dated April 10, 1896, about Peter Brewster’s service in the Connecticut troops and land that was given to him.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Laura Brewster to Grace dated April 20, 1928, about family.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Annie E. smith to Carrie and Grace dated January 12, 1930, about family.
A 6-page hand-written letter to Girls dated January 20, 1929, about family.
1 typed page from Cousin to Grace Brewster dated October 28, 1927, about family genealogy on letterhead from Cornell University, Relations to Secondary Schools, Teachers Registration Bureau.
A 3-page hand-written letter from Cousin to Grace dated December 11, 1944, about family.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Rosella Lovell to Miss Brewster dated April 29, 1923, about the Butler family.
A 24-page hand-written letter from Pvt. Walter Bronson to Grace Brewster dated November 3, 1944, about family on USO letterhead.
An 8-page hand-written letter from Mrs. Brewster to Grace dated August 21, 1927, about family.
A 6-page hand-written letter from Mrs. Brewster to Grace dated May 28, 1928, about family.
A 6-page hand-written letter from Mrs. Brewster to Grace about family.
A letter from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to Mrs. E. F. Searing about historical work.
A letter from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to Mrs. E. F. Searing about genealogical records.
A letter from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to Miss Grace Brewster about genealogical records.
A letter from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to the Chapter Chairman about genealogical records.
A letter from the Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution to Chapter Regents, and Chairman of Genealogical Records Committees about genealogical records.
A 1-page typed letter from Jas. A. Hedgcock to Geo. H. Brewster dated February 25, 1888, about land.
A 1-page hand-written letter from Receivers of the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company to Geo. H. Brewster dated October 21, 1890, about the 150th anniversary of a church in Gosken.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Aunt Mary to Grace Brewster dated August 29 about family on letterhead from the Union Savings & Trust Company of Seattle, Ladies Department.
A 1-page hand-written letter from Receivers of the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company to Geo. H. Brewster dated October 26, 1886, about insurance.
A 1 page half hand-written and half typed letter from F. H. Byms, Recorder of Deeds, to G. Brewster about land in Illinois.
A 2-page hand-written letter on letterhead of Geo. H. Brewster, Mankato, MN about land.
A 1-page typed letter from M. W. B. to Mesers Citizens Abstract Co., Frankfort, IN dated June 23, 1922, about his cousin Carrie Brewster’s claim to land in Indiana.
A 2-page hand-written letter from C.A.B. to Citizens Abstract Co, Frankfort, IN, dated June 2, 1922, about land.
A 3-page hand-written letter from Bro Ed to Bro dated February 20, 1887, about land.
A 1-page hand-written legal document about the estate of Adeline M. Brewster.
A 4-page hand-written list of the estate of AMB with values.
A 1-page hand-written letter from Berkley, Tallmadge & Co. to Geo. Brewster about Mr. Buttley (a stranger), dated June 3, 1882, on letterhead for Berkey’s Goods, Berkey, Tallmadge & Co., St. Paul, MN.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Carrie Brewster to her mother about Boston, MA, dated April 28, 1884.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Ellen M. Sames to Geo. H. Brewster about Rev Harknefs.
A 10-page hand-written letter from Bro Ed to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated August 4.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Bro Ed to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated March 4, 1891.
A 2-page hand-written letter from Uncle J. J. Stone to Nephew about land in Rushville, IL, dated February 18, 1888.
An 8-page hand-written letter from R. R. Atly to Girls about Burlington, IN, dated May 19, 1918.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Laura to Girls dated July 14, 1918, about Burlington, IN.
An 8-page hand-written letter from Mrs. B. in Burlington to Grace dated January 25, 1919, about herself and George.
A 7-page hand-written letter from Mrs. Brewster in Burlington to Grace dated May 4, 1919, about George and his service in World War I.
A 2-page hand-written letter from Cousin Frank to Grace and Carrie dated December 14, 1928, about family.
A 2-page hand-written letter from Carrie Brewster to her little sister about Boston, MA, dated April 28, 1884.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Bro Ed to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated January 20, 1893.
A 3-page hand-written letter from Bro Ed to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated September 2, 1890.
A 2-page hand-written letter from Bro Ed to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated February 13, 1891.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Bro Ed to Bro about Burlington, IN.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Ed to Sister about Burlington, IN, dated July 8, 1884.
An 8-page hand-written letter to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated June 8, 1884.
An 8-page hand-written letter from E. C. Brewster to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated May 25, 1884.
A 4-page hand-written letter to Bro about Burlington, IN, dated October 18, 1883.
4-page hand-written letter from Mrs. Brewster in Burlington to Niece dated June 23, 1919, about George and his service in World War I.
A 10-page hand-written letter from Chonley (Butler, PA) to Aunt Mattie dated December 10, 1907, about the passing of his mother.
A 6-page hand-written letter from Florence W. C. to Mrs. Brewster about Munich, dated October 20, 1891.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Pvt. Geo. Brewster to cousin dated December 4, 1918, about his service in World War I in France on letterhead for the Knights of Columbus War Activities.
A 4-page hand-written letter from Pvt. Geo. Brewster to cousin dated December 7, 1918, about his service in World War I in France on letterhead for the American YMCA on Active Service with the American Expeditionary Force.
A 3-page hand-written letter from Laura Brewster to Mrs. Mattie Brewster dated September 24, 1917, about the passing away of Nelson Brewster.
A 7-page hand-written letter from Lucinda M. Stone (Litchfield) to Miss Carrie Brewster dated June 28, 1917, about the passing away of her sister, Addie Wilson.
Manuscripts-Licenses
Special license of graduates of collegiate courses and normal schools for Grace Brewster from Stout Institute. Dated July 1, 1911.
Manuscripts-Manuscripts
18 hand-written pages “My Trip of Spring 1949”, a “circle tour” via Grey Hound Bus. Included tickets to Constitution Hall.
2-page typed eulogy for George Brewster by his church.
Manuscripts-Maps
Map of Minnesota hand-drawn by Grace Brewster in the fourth grade in 1892.
Manuscripts-Notes
2 hand-written pages on the genealogy of the Robert White family, an ancestor of the Brewsters.
A half-page hand-written note about the Porter family coming to America in 1635.
10 hand-written pages on genealogy starting with John Alden through the Brewsters.
8 hand-written pages about the descendants of Richard Butler.
3 hand-written pages about the ancestry of Grace Brewster back to John Alden, Plymouth Colony.
16 pages of hand-written notes of the history of the surname Lyman.
12 pages of hand-written notes of the history of the surname Peabody.
8 pages of hand-written notes of John Jordan’s genealogy.
2 typed pages of the ancestors of Grace Brewster.
Manuscripts-Notebooks
Notebook of hand-written notes about the Brewster family.
Notebook of hand-written notes about the Brewster family.
Manuscripts-Pamphlets
A 70-page published pamphlet titled “The Bulls of Parkeomink, Montgomery County Pennsylvania and Their Descendants.”
An 8-page published pamphlet titled “The Salkfield Family of Pennsylvania from John who Emigrated in 1705 to the fourth generation as far as known” written by a descendant.
A 23-page published pamphlet titled “History of the Smith Family Compiled by Simon B. Weary, of Akron, O.” committee S. B. Weary, Mrs. Flora W. Moore, and Mrs. Helen Smith.
A 24-page published pamphlet titled “Maternal Ancestry of Ezekiel Gilbert Gear, D.D.”
A 44-page published pamphlet titled “The Pilgrims, A Selected List of Works in the Public Library of the City of Boston. A contribution to the Tercentenary Celebration. Compiled by Mary Alice Tenney Datalogue Department. Boston. Published by the Trustees.”
Manuscripts-Postcards
A typed postcard to Mr. C. A. Brewster from Stratford, Ct dated March 26, 1921, about the estate of Peter Brewster, printed with a one-cent George Washington stamp.
A postcard to C. A. Brewster from Arson N. Ritzman in Reading, PA about the will of Charles Schmitt, dated February 26, 1921.
A hand-written postcard addressed to Mrs. George Brewster from Lily about family, pre-stamped with one cent stamp of McKinley.
A postcard from W. E. Bronson to Grace Brewster dated March 24, 1944, about family, pre-stamped with a green 1-cent Jefferson stamp.
A postcard to Mr. Geo. H. Brewster, Mankato, MN from Charter Oak Life Insurance Company in Hartford, CT dated April 5, 1887, that papers have been received and due attention will be accorded to them.
Manuscripts-Prescriptions
A prescription slip from John C. Thro, Druggist.
Manuscripts-Programs
Program for the Graduating Exercises for the Mankato High School class of 1891. Includes a list of names and subjects of their thesis.
Program for the year 1951-1952 for the Daughters of the American Revolution, Anthony Wayne Chapter, Mankato, Minnesota.
Program for the year 1952-1953 for the Daughters of the American Revolution, Anthony Wayne Chapter, Mankato, Minnesota.
Program for the year 1953-1954 for the Daughters of the American Revolution, Anthony Wayne Chapter, Mankato, Minnesota.
Manuscripts-Receipts
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from George Brewster for the year 1879 in the amount of $6.42.
Receipt from Lyon County for payment of property tax from Mattie R. Brewster for the year 1878 in the amount of $12.62.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Mattie R. Brewster for the year 1878 in the amount of $5.57.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Mattie R. Brewster for the year 1879 in the amount of $13.42.
Receipt from Lewis Nyholm for cement steps in front of the Geo. Brewster home on South Broad Street in the amount of $37.75 on letterhead for Lewis Nyholm, Manufacturer and Contractor, Artificial Stone, Portland Cement Sidewalks, and Curbstones, Mankato, MN.
Receipt from the city of Mankato to Mattie Brewster for paving on Broad Street for the amount of $2.40.
Receipt from Fowler and Pay for lot rent on a lot at 218 North Front Street to Carrie Brewster for $10.00.
Receipt from McCormick Harvesting Machine Company to Geo. H. Brewster for afc calls (could be a/c colls) for the amount of $2708.75 dated July 14, 1883.
Receipt from Lyon County for payment of property tax from M. R. Brewster for the year 1879 for the amount of $9.91.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from M. R. Brewster for the year 1876 for the amount of $11.73.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from C. W. & L. J. McCormack for the year 1876 for the amount of $1.45.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from G. H. Brewster for the year 1876 for the amount of $2.69.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Geo. H. Brewster for the year 1875 for the amount of $18.48.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Geo. H. Brewster for the year 1875 for the amount of $3.48.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Geo. H. Brewster for the year 1880 for the amount of $6.00.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Mrs. C. C. Eggleston for the year 1881 for the amount of $29.48.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from M. R. Brewster for the year 1881 for the amount of $15.81.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Geo. H. Brewster for the year 1880 for the amount of $13.57.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $2140 signed by Geo H. Brewster, dated June 30, 1874.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $2140 signed by Hall & Brewster, dated June 30, 1874.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of Hall & Brewster $2525 signed by Geo. H. Brewster, dated January 10, 1877.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $125 signed by Geo. H. Brewster, dated January 19, 1876.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of Geo. H. Brewster $2140 signed by Hall & Brewster, dated June 30, 1874.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $75 signed by Geo. H. Brewster, dated April 19, 1876.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of Geo. H. Brewster $655.62 signed by Hall & Brewster, dated July 10, 1877.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $618.57 signed by Geo. H. Brewster dated August 10, 1876.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $578.05 signed by Geo. H. Brewster dated January 10, 1876.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $2140 signed by Geo. H. Brewster dated January 10, 1876.
Bank note from the First National Bank, Mankato. Promise to pay to the order of John Hall $125.25 signed by Geo. H. Brewster dated October 19, 1875.
Receipt from the American Red cross War Council finance committee for donation to the American Red Cross from Mrs. Geo. H. Brewster for $3.00, dated May 20, 1918.
Receipt from the Y.M.C.A. $1,000,000 War Work Fund Campaign for a donation of $5.00 from Carrie. A. Brewster, payable by November 24, 1917.
Receipt from Iron County, Mo. for the payment of property taxes for the year 1894 in the amount of $5.30 dated January 26, 1895.
Receipt from Blue Earth County for payment of property tax from Geo. H. Brewster for the year 1878 in the amount of $15.82.
Manuscripts-Records
An Application paper for Grace Brewster to the University of Minnesota with her previous studies from Mankato Normal School. Dated July 21, 1905.
A 5-page application paper for Grace Brewster to the University of Chicago with her previous studies from Normal School, Stout University and the University of Minnesota listed. Dated September 15, 1914.
Manuscripts-Report Card
Mankato State Teacher’s College class card for Carrie Brewster for the term of Summer, 1930. Teacher was M. A. Nichols. Classes were Hygiene and Sanitation.
Mankato State Teacher’s College class card for Carrie Brewster for the term of Summer, 1930. Teacher was M. A. Nichols. Class was Hygiene 2.
Mankato State Teacher’s College class card for Carrie Brewster for the term of Summer, 1926. Teacher was Effie R. Conkling. Class was Drawing 1.
Mankato State Teacher’s College class card for Carrie Brewster for the term of Summer, 1926. Teacher was Martha E. Bain. Class was Sewing 2.
State Normal School report card for Carrie Brewster for the year 1908.
State Normal School report card for Grace Brewster for the year 1909.
Report card for Grace Brewster for courses at The University of Minnesota, College of Science, Literature and the Arts for freshman and sophomore year for the year 1906.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of History of Education.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1890 in the subject of General Methods.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1900 in the subject of General Methods.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of History of Education.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1899 in the subject of Drawing.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of Literature Int.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of Civics.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of History Review and Methods.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1900 in the subject of Psychology II.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of Physical Culture.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1900.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1900 in the subject of Geography Methods.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1899 in the subject of Arithmetic Review.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of Physical Culture.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1901 in the subject of Rhetoricals.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1900 in the subject of Reading Insth.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1900 in the subject of Go. Adv. Prof. I.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1900 in the subject of Social Science.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Mankato State Normal School for the year 1899 in the subject of Psychology I.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Stout Institute in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Summer Session 1910. Classes were Organic Chemistry and Dressmaking.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Stout Institute, Department of Domestic Art and Science in Menomonie, Wisconsin, from August 1, 1910, to September 1, 1911.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Stout Institute in Menomonie, Wisconsin, for the period ending June 8, 1911.
Report card for Grace Brewster from Stout Institute in Menomonie, Wisconsin, for the semester ending January 27, 1911.
Report card for Grace Brewster from the State Normal School at Mankato, Minnesota.
Books
Essentials of German: a text for beginners in High School and College, “Carrie A Brewster. Began German March 22, 1899” written on the flyleaf.
Photographs
Brewster
