Thiesse, Sylvan H., 1921-2015. Oral History Interview, 14 and 19 November 1990.

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1438

Staff Only

Abstract

The Sylvan H. Thiesse collection consists of an audiocassette, transcript, and CD duplicate of the audiocassette of an interview conducted between Thiesse and David A. Thomas during November 1990. In the interview, Thiesse discussed the changes that have occurred within public education between 1950 and 1984. Primarily, Thiesse focused upon his experiences as a teacher and principal in Titonka, Iowa and his years teaching at Franklin Junior High School and at the local community college in the Mankato, Minnesota area.

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

1990-11-14 and 1990-11-19

Creator

Thiesse, Sylvan, H, 1921-2015 (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

.35 Cubic Feet (1 Folder 1 Audiocassette 1 Compact Disc (CD))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Sylvan H. Thiesse donated this collection in November 1990.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Thiesse, Sylvan, H, 1921-2015 (Interviewee, Person)
Thomas, David A. (Interviewer, Person)

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Thiesse, Sylvan H., 1921-2015. Oral History Interview, 14 and 19 November 1990.
Status: Completed
Author: Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid
Date: 2002-09
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English