Tiede, Clayton H., 1925-. Oral History Interview, 2007

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 0263

Staff Only

Abstract

The Clayton H. Tiede collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Tiede and Marsha Danielson in April 2007. In this interview, Tiede talks about his family, his education, and his career at Mankato State University as a Music Department faculty member, assistant band director and marching band director from 1960 through 1990.

This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your MSU Story Oral History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Dates

2007

Biographical / Historical

Clayton Howard Tiede was born January 26, 1925 in Rochester, Minnesota. During high school he formed a band with friends and also played in a few professional bands in the area. After graduating from Rochester High School in 1943, Tiede went into the Navy for three years. He then worked as a musical instrument repairman before attending Rochester Junior College and then transferring to the University of Minnesota to complete a bachelor’s degree. He took a job as a band director in Rochester before heading back to the University of Minnesota to complete his master’s degree and doctoral degree. Tiede came to Mankato State College in 1960 where he taught music classes at Wilson Campus School and was assistant band director and eventually band director at the college. He was also active in the Mankato Symphony Orchestra. Tiede retired from Mankato State University in 1990. He was married to Eunice (Evenson) Tiede and they have three children: Jane, William and James.

This information was compiled by the interview with Tiede and by his folder in the University Advancement collection, MSU ARC 200.