Abstract The Gene Broughten collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Broughten and Mark Sheehy in May 2008. Broughten taught at Wilson Campus School from 1961-1977. In this interview, Broughten talks about his time at Wilson Campus School, the changes that happened in 1968, and what he did after Wilson closed.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History Project...

Abstract The Betty Maschke collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Maschke and Ethel Beuch during the autumn of 1984. In the interview, Maschke, a former teacher, discussed her experiences learning about becoming a teacher during the 1930s. She noted the formal, semi-formal, and informal settings at Mankato State Teachers College in Mankato, Minnesota. Furthermore, Maschke talked about her social life and living standards while...

Abstract This collection documents the life of George J Miller, a nationally known geographer, who spent much of his professional career at the Mankato Normal School (later State Teachers College). Miller attained national attention through his research and publications as well as his work co-founding the National Council for Geographic Education. The collection primarily focuses on Miller's professional life but includes some personal information. The professional material includes field trip notes,...

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The Roy B. Moore collection consists of three audiocassettes and CD duplicates of the audiocassettes of an oral history interview conducted between Moore and Thomas Dahlen on 7, 8, and 12 March 1980. This interview covers Moore’s recollections of the roles and responsibilities of the teacher during the 1930s and 1940s and the effects of the Depression and World War II on the teacher and the community.

Abstract The Charles I. Mundale correspondence spans a range of years but is focused on the 1960s. Corresponding primarily with Robert C. Wright and John Hodowonic; Mundale and his friends wrote of their daily lives and the people, events, and ideas around them. All three primary correspondents worked in college or university settings and at one point all worked at Mankato State College. The correspondence came about as they each left MSC. Some topics include the Vietnam War, life in Mexico (Mundale...

Abstract The Ferne E. Nelson collection consists of one audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Nelson and Daardi Sizemore in July 2007. In this interview, Nelson talks about her family, her time as a Mankato State College student, and her experience teaching.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your MSU Story Oral History Project conducted by the Southern...

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The University Photograph Collection consists of photographs taken on behalf of Minnesota State University, Mankato and its predecessor institutions. These photographs are pictures of students, faculty, buildings, sculptures on campus and the occasional regional location. Many of these photographs have been digitized, and can be found in ARCH: University Archives Digital Collections, https://arch.lib.mnsu.edu.

Abstract The Marilyn H. Wells collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Wells and Monika Antonelli in July 2007. In this interview, Wells talks about her family, her experiences as a student at Mankato State College, and her experiences teaching elementary school.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your MSU Story Oral History...

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The Earle J. Wigley collection consists of an audiocassette tape and a CD duplicate of the audiocassette of an oral history interview conducted between Wigley and Joseph J. Loring on 2 July 1979. This interview covers Wigley’s recollections of the roles and responsibilities of the teacher during the 1920s and 1930s.

Abstract The Loy Young collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Young and Joni Myers in July 2007. In this interview, Young talks about high school, his military career, his time as a student at Mankato State College, and his experience as Assistant Football Coach and teaching in the Health department at Mankato State University.This oral history interview...