Christensen, Thomas H., 1937-. Oral History Interview, 9 and 12 February 1987.

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1467

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Abstract

The Thomas Christensen collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript for an oral history interview conducted between Christensen and David Wollin during the winter of 1987. Christensen began his career as a classroom teacher in 1959. When the interview occurred, he was working as a social studies teacher at Waterville-Elysian High School in Waterville, Minnesota. In the interview, Christensen discussed the changes in school discipline during his career by responding to questions about the role of administrators, teachers, school boards, students, and the surrounding community.

This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for a course entitled Current Issues in Public Education at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota.

Dates

1987-02-09
1987-02-12

Creator

Christensen, Thomas H., 1937 (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

Tom Christensen donated this collection in February 1987.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Christensen, Thomas H., 1937 (Interviewee, Person)
Wollin, David K. (Interviewer, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Christensen, Thomas H., 1937-. Oral History Interview, 9 and 12 February 1987.
Status: Completed
Author: Jeff A. Jenson processed the collection and developed the finding aid
Date: 2002-12
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English