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Wetherill, Fred E. 1903 - 1988. Oral History Interview, 1977

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1277

Abstract

This collection consists of an oral history interview conducted with Fred Wetherill of St. Peter, Minnesota. In the interview, Wetherill discusses his family background and education, his time as Agricultural Extension Director, agriculture in Nicollet County, and what political, economic, and technological changes have occurred since the 1920s, and how they have changed farming.

Dates

  • Creation: 1977

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

Fred Wetherill was bom in Holden, Missouri on December 15, 1903. He married Dorris Espenett of New Brighton, Minnesota, in 1924. They had two children. Wetherill came to Minnesota in the 1920s. In the 1930s he worked for the Federal Land Bank and at the University of Minnesota in the Farm Management and Economics Department. He became Nicollet County Agent in the early 1940s, and stayed in that position for thirty years, until his retirement. Fred Wetherill died in September 1988.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (2 Cassette Tapes 2 Audio CDs 1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Fred Wetherill donated this collection in July 1977.

Title
SMHC Collection 1277. Wetherill, Fred E. 1903 - 1988. Oral History Interview, 1977
Status
Completed
Author
Karin Thiem processed this collection
Date
1979-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2000-12: Robert Russell
  • 2017-03: Kieu Cao updated 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