Compart, Mabel E., 1911-1991. Oral History Interview, 4 November 1985.

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1503

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Abstract

The Mabel Compart collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview between Compart and Cynthia Torkelson during November 1985. In the interview, Compart discussed her experiences as a rural school teacher that began around 1930. From the mid-1940s through the early-1980s, Compart worked as an elementary teacher and later as a middle school teacher in St. James, Minnesota. After retiring from her duties as a regular classroom teacher, Compart began working with illiterate adults to help them learn to read and write during the mid-1980s. Compart devoted her entire life to educating others, and as a result, she had no close family and avoided community activities.

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

Creator

Compart, Mabel E., 1911-1991 (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

Mabel E. Compart donated this collection in November 1985.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Compart, Mabel E., 1911-1991 (Interviewee, Person)
Torkelson, Cynthia A (Interviewer, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Compart, Mabel E., 1911-1991. Oral History Interview, 4 November 1985.
Status: Completed
Author: Jeff A. Jenson processed the collection and developed the finding
Date: 2003-01
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English