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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
Peterson, Joseph, 1985-. Oral History Interview, 2007
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1770
Abstract
The Joseph Peterson collection consists of a biographical form and an audio CD and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peterson and Jessica Hughes in October 2007. Peterson attended Minnesota State University, Mankato from 2003-2008. In this interview, Peterson talks about why he chose to attend college at Minnesota State Mankato and his college experiences including where he lived, a normal school week, his academic career and choices, and trips he took during college....
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Peterson, Lois J., 1923-2005. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1706
Abstract
The Lois J. Peterson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peterson and Kellian Clink in 2002. Peterson served in the Marine Corps but did not serve during war time. In this short interview she talks a little about what she did as a mechanic and where she was during her time in the service.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the...
Dates:
2002-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Peterson, Peter, 1887 - 1960. Letters, 1918 - 1919
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0138
Abstract
The Peter Peterson collection contains letters written by Peterson during his enlistment in World War One as a Private. Peterson served in various military outposts throughout France as a United States Army medic. The letters were written to relatives in Mapleton, Minnesota. In the correspondence, Peterson detailed living conditions and experiences in Camp Dodge, Iowa, Fort Ripley, Kansas, Camp Kearny, California, Camp Merritt, New Jersey, and Benjamin Harrison, Indiana between April 1918...
Dates:
1918-1919
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
