Flinner, Jack L., 1931-2012. Oral History Interview, 23 October and 23 November 1987.

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1450

Staff Only

Abstract

The Jack L. Flinner collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Flinner and Lance Lund during the fall of 1987. Flinner began his career as a physics professor at Wittenberg University (1957-1969). In 1969, he moved to Mankato, Minnesota and become a professor of physics at Mankato State College. According to Lund, Flinner noted "that the goals, objectives, duties, rewards, and frustrations have changed little during . . ." his career. However, Flinner believed that changes in the abilities of students and advances in technology altered the teaching methods available to professors. Furthermore, he touched upon Mankato State's administration, organizations, professors and staff, along with the community of Mankato.

This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for the graduate level Educational Foundations course entitled History of Education in American Culture at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota.

Dates

1987-10-23
1987-11-23

Creator

Flinner, Jack L., 1931-2012 (Interviewee, Person)

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Dr. Jack Flinner donated this collection in October 1987.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Flinner, Jack L., 1931-2012 (Interviewee, Person)
Lund, Lance S. (Interviewer, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Flinner, Jack L., 1931-. Oral History Interview, 23 October and 23 November 1987
Status: Completed
Author: Lance S. Lund transcribed the interview
Date: 1987-11
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English