Petersen, Velda, 1925-2016. Oral History Interview, 7 October and 5 November 1986.

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1485

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Abstract

The Velda Petersen collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Petersen and Beth Swanson during the autumn of 1986. In the interview, Petersen, a veteran teacher with over thirty years of experience in education, discussed the changes and continuities she experienced. She noted the frustrations and rewards associated with her profession, expectations amongst teachers, teacher organizations, student/parent relationships, and the effect of an economic depression within the rural economy upon her role as an educator.

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

Dates

1986-10-07
1986-11-05

Creator

Petersen, Velda June, 1925-2016 (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

Velda Petersen donated this collection in November 1986.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Petersen, Velda June, 1925-2016 (Interviewee, Person)
Swanson, Beth E. (Interviewer, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Petersen, Velda, 1925-2016. Oral History Interview, 7 October and 5 November 1986.
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