Folder 08

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of items relating to Oscar Swenson, a member of both the Minnesota House of Representatives and State Senate. The collection is arranged chronologically by topic. Included in the collection are several of Swenson's speeches, photographs, campaign material, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photocopies of some biographical information on Swenson. Also included in the collection is a 1977 oral history interview that was conducted with Eda Swenson John, Oscar...

Abstract This collection consists of papers belonging to Oscar A. Swenson, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and state Senate from Nicollet County. Included in the collection are items relating to his time in office, which spanned from 1913 until 1951. Correspondence, several speeches, newspaper clippings, photographs, campaign material, and some biographical information are included in the collection. There is also an oral history interview conducted with Eda Swenson John, who is...