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Phelps, Andrew G., 1901 - 1981. Oral History Interview, 1979.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0190

Abstract

The Andrew G. Phelps collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Phelps and Mary E. Sheeran in 1979. Phelps was bom 24 December 1901, and he began working in the railroad business on 29 October 1919. In the interview, Phelps discussed his duties as a fireman on the raihoad in the 1920s and the Great Depression's affects on the railroad industry.

Dates

  • 1979

Conditions Governing Access

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.

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

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 Folder 1 Audiocassette Tape 1 CD Duplicate)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

It has been determined that the original interview by Andrew G. Phelps and additional collections related to Phelps are available at the Waseca County Historical Society.

Title
SMHC Collection 0190. Phelps, Andrew G., 1901 - 1981. Oral History Interview, 1979.
Status
Completed
Author
Rick Smith processed this collection
Date
1990-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2002-02: Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid.
  • 2017-01: Kieu Cao updated the finding aid.

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029