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Olsen-Svedjan, John and Family. Papers, 1908 - 1926
Collection — Half Hollinger box: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1234
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to John Olsen-Svedjan and his family, of Osakis, Minnesota. Letters written between family members make up the bulk of the collection. There are eleven letters written in Norwegian, along with the translations, in this collection. Two copies of the marriage certificate of John Olson and Mary Rodvold are included in the collection. A series of postcards to and from Mary Rodvold are also included in the collection. These postcards feature views of...
Dates:
1908 - 1926
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Olson, Carl G., 1904 - 1965. Papers, 1955 - 1957
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1212
Abstract
This collection consists of the typescript of a speech titled “Leaders and Leadership” (undated) made by Carl G. Olson, and a photograph of him (also undated). The speech was given to a gathering of the Future Farmers of America organization. In it, Olson presents both good and bad examples of leadership, and also informs the club members of what is expected of them as community leaders.Olson was a member of the Minnesota State Legislature from 1955 – 1957, and a lifelong farmer...
Dates:
1955-1957
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Olson, Gladys Burnette, 1916-2016. Oral History Interview, 9 and 18 November 1989.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1401
Abstract
The Gladys Burnette Olson collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Olson and Uchenna Okafor during the fall of 1989. Olson spent her career working as a high school teacher, journalist, and college professor at Mankato State College in Mankato, Minnesota. In the interview, Olson discussed the areas of change and continuity that she witnessed during her career. She focused on role of...
Dates:
1989-11-09; 1989-11-18
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Olson, Judith A., 1947-. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1702
Abstract
The Judith A. Olson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Olson and Kellian Clink in 2002. Olson served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. She talks about her basic training, her time in the service and the people she met. She worked as a dental technician and received the rank of E-3. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted...
Dates:
2002-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Olson, Madge L., 1900-1996. Oral History Interview, 20 October and 1 December 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1429
Abstract
The Madge L. Olson collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, a transcript, and an interpretive essay by Melody Kukk concerning her interview with Olson during October and December 1990. In the interview, Olson discussed her career as an elementary school teacher at rural and city schools and in public and private institutions between 1919 and 1988. Olson focused on the changes that have occurred during her years of experience. She discussed the...
Dates:
1990-10-20; 1990-12-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Olson, Paul C., 1927-2002. Oral History Interview, 2 and 12 November 1984.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1486
Abstract
The Paul Olson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Olson and Mike Rollefson during the autumn of 1984. In the interview, Olson, an educator with thirty years experience as both a teacher and a principal in Forest City, Iowa, discussed the uses of discipline within high school during his career. Furthermore, he noted changes that occurred within the family lives of students, society, and his philosophy concerning student...
Dates:
1984-11-02; 1984-11-12
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Olson, Theodore (Ted) Roger, 1919-2002. Oral History Interview, 15 and 21 February 1987
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1464
Abstract
The Theodore (Ted) Olson collection consists of two audiocassettes and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Olson and Mike Shay during the winter of 1987. During his thirty-seven year career in public education, Olson worked almost entirely in the New Ulm, Minnesota school system either a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, or as a superintendent. In the interview, Olson discussed changes that occurred during his career, his observations about the New Ulm...
Dates:
1987-02-15; 1987-02-21
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC). Collection, 1980 - Ongoing
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 310
Abstract
The OLAC (Online Audiovisual Catalogers) Collection consists of items created by the
operation of OLAC. It includes correspondence from the Executive Board, Committees,
and prominent members, OLAC publications, administrative records, and resources used
at the organization's meetings and conferences. OLAC is an organization of catalogers
concemed with all types of nonprint materials. Through conferences, workshops, and
publications, catalogers exchange information and enjoy expert and...
Dates:
1980-Ongoing
Orchard, Jodi, 1957-. Oral History Interview, 2008
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1796
Abstract
The Jodi Orchard collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Orchard and Mark Sheehy in February 2008. Orchard attended Wilson Campus School from 1971-1976. In this interview, Orchard talks about her classes at Wilson Campus School, her trips to Mexico, and what she has done since graduating high school.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History...
Dates:
2008
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Orchard, Jodi, 1957 -. Papers, 1971 - 1976.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0179
Abstract
This collection consists of items that belonged to Jodi (Zemechel) Orchard of Mankato,Minnesota. The items pertain to her time at the Wilson Campus School, which was part of Mankato State College. The Campus School was an innovative learning environment for the students, and many non-traditional teaching methods were employed. Included in the collection are programs and music from performances that Orchard was a part of, photographs of sporting events at Wilson Campus School, copies of...
Dates:
1971
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
