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Dittrich, Anita J., 1934-. Oral History Interview, 2007
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1738
Abstract
The Anita Jegeris Dittrich collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of
the audiocassette, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history
interview conducted between Dittrich and Marsha Danielson in January 2007. Dittrich
graduated from Mankato State College with an undergraduate and graduate degrees and
worked at the college for a number of years before retiring. In this interview, Dittrich
talks about her experiences during World War II in Latvia and...
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Dotson Company and Family. Collection, 1882 - 2015
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC 0282
Abstract
The Dotson Company and Family collection consists of organizational documents and records from the Dotson Company and its historical predecessors including Mayer Brothers and the Little Giant Company. A series consists of records related to their subsidiary companies including Zabel-Getty Manufacturing Company and Fuller Company. There are personal documents in the collection from the Fazendin, Butler and Dotson families such as correspondence, diaries, and genealogy materials.
Dates:
1882 - 2015
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Duenwald, Patrick (Pat) B. Oral History Interview, 28 and 29 September 1983.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1502
Abstract
The Patrick Duenwald collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Duenwald and Maureen Holicky during September 1983. In the interview, Duenwald discussed his experiences growing up in Potter County South Dakota and his memories of attending Hoven High School in Hoven, South Dakota between 1963 and 1967. He talked about student behavior, sports, extra curricular activities, and the conservative politics of county residents and their...
Dates:
1983-09-28; 1983-09-29
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Duncan, Helen M., 1926-2016. Oral History Interview, 31 October and 7 November 1989.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1393
Abstract
The Helen M. Duncan collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Duncan and Uchenna Okafor during the fall of 1989. Duncan began her career as an educator in a country school in Redwood County, then was a tutor in southern Iowa, and eventually became a faculty member in the Sociology Department at Mankato State Teachers College in 1954. In the interview, Duncan discussed the areas of change...
Dates:
1989-10-31; 1989-11-07
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Durgin, Dolores M., 1922-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1943 - 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1691
Abstract
The Dolores M. Durgin collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Durgin and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. At age 20 Durgin enlisted into the WAVES Navy Air Corp and served during World War II. She traveled around the United States during her 3 years in the service, working as an Aviation Machinist. In her interview she talks about her work, working with the men and how she met her husband in the service. Durgin also describes in detail...
Dates:
2002-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Dyer, Ida E. Autograph Book, ca. 1878 - 1888
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1311
Abstract
This collection consists of the autograph book of Ida E. Dyer, formerly of Mapleton, Minnesota. Dyer had her friends sign this book. Occasionally they wrote small poems for her or included pictures. The signatures are dated from 1878 to 1888. Those who signed the book listed Mapleton or the surrounding area as their home.
Dates:
1878-1888
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Eberhart, Adolph O. (1870 - 1944) and family. Genealogical Records, 1830 - 1879
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1256
Abstract
This collection consists of photocopies of genealogical information relating to Adolph Olsson Eberhart, who was a member of the Minnesota State Senate and governor of the state of Minnesota from 1909 until 1915. These copies were made from records found in the Goteborg Provincial Archives in Sweden. They outline the history of Eberhart's family before they Came to the United States. Eberhart's original Swedish name was Olaf Adolf Andersson, and that is how it is listed in the records.
Dates:
1830-1879
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Eckart, Wayne M., 1937-. Oral History Interview, 23 and 30 November 1987
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1451
Abstract
The Wayne Eckart collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Eckart and Jeffery Gallup during the fall of 1987. Eckart began his career as a science teacher at Welcome, Minnesota (1967-1970). Following his experience at Welcome, Eckart completed a master's degree and was hired to teach at the Waldorf-Pemberton public school in 1972. In the interview, Eckart discussed the changes that occurred during his career. He mentioned changes in...
Dates:
1987-11-23; 1987-11-30
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Ellis, Frank Alexander, 1888 - 1976. Oral History Interview, November 1974
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1258
Abstract
This collection consists of an audiocassette, a reel-to-reel tape, a CD duplicate of the
audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between lone Louk
and Frank Ellis of Austin, Minnesota. The cassette, reel-to-reel tape, and audio CDs are
of the same recording. Ellis was a labor organizer and a worker at the Hormel. In 1933,
Elhs helped to found the Independent Union of All Workers, and after the union joined
the Committee for Industrial Organization, he served in...
Dates:
1974-11
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Engebritson, Ruth, 1926-2011. Oral History Interview, 17 and 24 May 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1412
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...
Dates:
1990-05-17; 1990-05-24
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
