Krause, Raymond (Ray) M., 1903 - 1994. Oral History Interview, 1975.
Abstract
The Raymond (Ray) M. Krause collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Betty Cords and Krause in the spring of 1975. In the interview, Krause discussed his career as a musician in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. He explained how he learned to play musical instruments around eight or nine years old and his jobs working in the pit orchestra at the Grand Theater in Mankato, and managing a tire shop. In addition, Krause briefly discussed his occupation as a photographer.
Dates
- 1975
Creator
- Krause, Raymond (Ray) M., 1903-1994 (Interviewee, Person)
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.
Biographical / Historical
Raymond (Ray) M. Krause was bom in Greenland, Wisconsin on 27 June 1903. He and his parents moved to Sherburn, Minnesota and from Sherbum to Mankato in 1913. During his adulthood, he supported himself and his family by working as a photographer and musician. Krause married Maybelle Olson on 18 August 1928, and eventually, the couple had two daughters. Krause died in 1994.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet (1 Folder 1 CD 1 Cassette)
Language of Materials
English
Source
- Cords, Betty (Interviewer, Person)
Creator
- Krause, Raymond (Ray) M., 1903-1994 (Interviewee, Person)
- Title
- SMHC Collection 0202. Krause, Raymond (Ray) M., 1903 - 1994. Oral History Interview, 1975.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Archives staff
- Date
- 1975
- 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
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
