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Parks, Sandra F., 1934-. Oral History Interview, 2006
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1740
Abstract
The Sandra F. Parks collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the
audiocassette, a transcript, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral
history interview conducted between Parks and Marsha Danielson in November 2006. In
this interview. Parks talks about her family, her experience as a student at Mankato State
College, and her experience as a library faculty member at Minnesota State University.This oral history interview was conducted as part...
Dates:
2006
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Parry, Edward Randolph, 1832-1874. Collection, 1857-1867
Collection — Half Hollinger box: 0106-0115, Folder: 01-03
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0110
Abstract
The Edward Randolph Parry collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings,
land deeds, and information related to his life in Mankato, Minnesota. The Pennsylvania
newspaper chppings titled "Minne-inne-opa" and "P" appeared in the Chester County
Times and the Philadelphia Press. The articles described Mankato, Minneopa Falls, land
prices, American Indians, and the vicinity around Mankato for promotional purposes.
Furthermore, the collection contains letters from Parry to his...
Dates:
1857-1867
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Parsons, James D. "I Tell You It Seems Like War", Compilation, 1980
Collection — Container: Volume 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1335
Abstract
This collection consists of one volume of letters transcribed by James D. Parsons. The letters were written by Edgar Van Buren Dickey during his time in the Civil War (1861 – 1865). Included in these letters are official correspondence to Dickey, who was an enlisted man from Minnesota, and his personal letters home. His letters home cover topic such as the terrain being covered, conditions in the camps, and information about his family at home. The letters were transcribed as a project in...
Dates:
1980
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Paulson, Harvey N. 1903 - 1993. Papers, 1957 - 1975
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1282
Abstract
This collection consists of items pertaining to Harvey N. Paulson, of Sleepy Eye,
Minnesota. Paulson was a lifelong farmer, served in the Minneesota House of
Representatives, and served as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Minnesota House of
Representatives. The collection consists of his correspondence, newspaper clippings, a
photograph, and two items of campaign material. Also included in the collection is an
oral history interview conducted with Paulson in 1977. The transcript audiocassette...
Dates:
1957-1975
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Pay, William Earl, 1888 - 1968. Papers, 1865 - 1970.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1230
Abstract
This collection consists of items belonging to William Earl Pay of Mankato. The items included were collected by William Pay and his father, William Horatio Pay, who served as the president of the Blue Earth County Historical Society. The collection includes information on the various groups that the two Pays were involved in, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Mankato Cemetery Association, the Territorial Old Settlers Association, the First Presbyterian Church, the Blue...
Dates:
1865-1970
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Peik, David M., 1943-. Oral History Interview, 2003.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1704
Abstract
The David M. Peik collection consists of two audiocassettes and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peik and Brian Kramer in 2003. In the interview Peik discusses several aspects of his life, such as his pre-war home life, time in the Navy, and what it was like returning to the United States after being in Vietnam. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota...
Dates:
2003-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Perry, Ruth C., 1924-. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1705
Abstract
The Ruth C. Perry collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Perry and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Perry served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. She tells detailed stories of her time in the service. She talks about the people she met the jobs she had and her steps through the ranks. Perry retired after 20 of service as Tech Sergeant,
E-6.This oral history interview was conducted...
Dates:
2002-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Petersen, Dwain F., 1934-. Oral History Interview, 17 and 24 October 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1431
Abstract
The Dwain F. Petersen collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Petersen and Francisca Beverly Epale during the fall of 1990. In the interview, Petersen discussed the changes that he observed while teaching in several rural communities and while serving as a professor and chairman of the Educational Foundations program at Mankato State University. The interview covers the period between 1955...
Dates:
1990-10-17; 1990-10-24
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Petersen, Velda, 1925-2016. Oral History Interview, 7 October and 5 November 1986.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1485
Abstract
The Velda Petersen collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Petersen and Beth Swanson during the autumn of 1986. In the interview, Petersen, a veteran teacher with over thirty years of experience in education, discussed the changes and continuities she experienced. She noted the frustrations and rewards associated with her profession, expectations amongst teachers, teacher organizations, student/parent relationships, and the...
Dates:
1986-10-07; 1986-11-05
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Peterson, Eda Lien, 1892 - 1984. Papers, 1896 - 1977
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1248
Abstract
This collection consists of items that belonged to or related to Eda Lien Peterson, of rural
Faribault County, Miimesota. Included in the collection are photocopies of handwritten
reminiscences written by Mrs. Peterson, a photograph of schoolchildren at the Lien
School, which is in rural Faribault County, a book that belonged to Mrs. Peterson, and
cards that she received as gifts. A recording and transcript of an oral history interview
conducted in 1976 with Mrs. Peterson are also included....
Dates:
1896-1977
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
