Karr, Marion. Oral History Interview, 4 November and 2 December 1985.

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1493

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Abstract

The Marion Karr collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Karr and Tom Marks during the autumn of 1985. In the interview, Karr, a mathematics instructor at Mankato East High School and formerly an educator in the Iowa towns of Kamrar, Strawberry Point, and Hampton, discussed the areas of change and continuity in the role of a math teacher between 1951 and 1985. Karr mentioned the purpose of math education, school administrations, teacher organizations, fellow teachers, support staff, and students. He concluded the interview by commenting on the role of sports in school.

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

1985-11-04
1985-12-02

Creator

Karr, Marion (Interviewer, 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

Marion Karr donated this collection in December 1985.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Karr, Marion (Interviewer, Person)
Marks, Thomas R. (Interviewee, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Karr, Marion. Oral History Interview, 4 November and 2 December 1985.
Status: Completed
Author: Jeff A. Jenson processed the collection and developed the finding aid
Date: 2003-01
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English