Engebritson, Ruth, 1926-2011. Oral History Interview, 17 and 24 May 1990.

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1412

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Abstract

The Ruth Engebritson collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Engebritson and Shirleen K. Sylvester during the spring of 1990. Engebritson worked as a teacher for thirty-five years at the Alexander Ramsey High School in Roseville, Minnesota. She had an additional five years educating students in Minneota, Tyler, and Hutchinson Minnesota. In the interview, Engebritson discussed the areas of change and continuity that have occurred within education during her career. She focused on changing social, educational, and political forces and their impact upon her work as a health education teacher.

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

1990-05-17
1990-05-24

Creator

Sylvester, Shirleen K. (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

Ruth Engebritson donated this collection in May 1990.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Sylvester, Shirleen K. (Interviewer, Person)
Engebritson, Ruth, 1926-2011 (Interviewee, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Engebritson, Ruth, 1926-2011. Oral History Interview, 17 and 24 May 1990.
Status: Completed
Author: Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid
Date: 2002-10
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English