Allen, David M., 1952-. Oral History Interview, 27 October and 25 November 1989.

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1387

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Abstract

The David M. Allen collection contains an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Allen and Julie Higgs during the fall of 1989. Allen began working as a middle school teacher in Platteville, Wisconsin in 1974. At the time of the interview, he had become a school administrator. In the interview, Allen discussed his spirituality, his ideas concerning what makes a good principal, the school’s and the teachers’ roles in the community, and how schools had developed into social institutions.

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

1989-10-27
1989-11-25

Creator

Allen, David M., 1952- (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

David Allen donated this collection in October 1989.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Allen, David M., 1952- (Interviewee, Person)
Higgs, Julie Lynnette (Interviewer, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Allen, David M., 1952-. Oral History Interview, 27 October and 25 November 1989.
Status: Completed
Author: Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid
Date: 2002-11
Description rules: Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English