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Schweich, Ramona, Sister, 1922-. Oral History Interview, 13 February 1989.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1434
Abstract
The Sister Ramona Schweich collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette and transcript of an oral history conducted between Sister Schweich and Guy L. Frechette and includes an interpretive essay about the interview written by Frechette. In the interview, Sister Schweich recalled the changing roles for teachers between the 1940s and the 1970s. She had experience teaching in St. Paul, Madelia, Hokah, and Mankato, Minnesota along with numerous experiences...
Dates:
1989-02-13
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Scobie, Elizabeth, 1903-1995. Papers, 1896-1972.
Collection — Hollinger box: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0129
Abstract
The Elizabeth Scobie papers consist of positive photographic copies of her five volume (441L) unpublished history of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Included are copies of some research material, five plat maps of Evan, Minnesota dated 1896-1904, and information about politics, life, and religion in Sleepy Eye.
Dates:
1896-1972
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Sellevold, Barbara J. Oral History Interview, 22 October and 1 November 1984
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0216
Abstract
The Barbara J. Sellevold oral history collection contains a transcript, an audiocassette, and a CD duplicate of the audiocassette recording of an interview conducted between Sellevold and Don Yrjo in the fall of 1984. In the interview, Sellevold discussed her experiences as a special education teacher in St. Edward, Nebraska between 1973 and 1975. Yrjo conducted the interview at Sellevold’s office at Lincoln High School in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Dates:
1984-10-22 and 1984-11-01
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Severson, Elmer, Alvin Lewis, Elvina Lewis, Sonja Swanson, and Carlyn Severson. Oral History Interview, 1976
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1210
Abstract
This collection consists of the transcript and audio CD of an oral history interview conducted with Elmer Severson, Alvin Lewis, Elvina Lewis, Sonja Swanson, and Carlyn Severson. All of those interviewed are part of the same family, and all live in Medo Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. They discuss their ancestors’ move to Blue Earth County, and life in the Medo Lutheran Church, including schools, festivals, pastors, and worship services. The discussion also covers life during the...
Dates:
1976
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Seward, Amos Dudley, 1815 - 1909. Letters, 1855 - 1879
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1220
Abstract
This collection consists of twenty-one letters written by Amos Dudley Seward, of Mankato, Minnesota, to his brother John Woodhouse Seward of Talmadge, Ohio. The letters span the time period from 1855 until 1879, and are arranged in chronological order. In the letters, Seward describes Mankato during its frontier stage, and later its increasing development. Other topics in the letters include: national politics, family affairs, his flour mill in Mankato, crop and land prices, transportation...
Dates:
1855-1879
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Sexton, William. "History of Old Janesville, Minnesota". Paper, 1965
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1321
Abstract
This collection consists of a paper written by William Sexton for Dr. Bert Burns’ Historical Geography class at Mankato State College. The paper gives a brief history of Lake Elysian, Old Janesville, and Janesville. Two maps made by William Sexton are also included in the paper.
Dates:
1965
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Shannon, Edward W., 1927-2016. Oral History Interview, 2002.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1708
Abstract
The Edward W. Shannon collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Shannon and Daardi Sizemore in 2002. Shannon was drafted into the Army during World War II and later enlisted in the Army Reserves. He talks about his time in the service, experiences overseas, and his job in Communications. Shannon was discharged after World War II as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. This oral history interview was conducted as...
Dates:
2002-06
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Shea, Patricia (Marie) Ann, 1926-2009. Oral History Interview, 20 and 31 October 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1435
Abstract
The Patricia (Marie) Ann Shea collection contains two audiocassettes, CD duplicates of the audiocassettes and one transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Shea and John J. Hand during the fall of 1990. In the interview, Shea discussed her experiences as a secondary school teacher from 1948 through 1990. She recalled three major issues: the conflicts between sports and academics, the willingness of students to respond to teachers who set clear expectations, and the causes...
Dates:
1990
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-2017. Oral History Interview, 8 and 21 November 1988.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1403
Abstract
The Hershel (Hersh) Siebrass collection consists of an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Siebrass and Chris Rasmussen during the fall of 1988. During the interview, Siebrass discussed the changes that have occurred during his teaching career at Cozad, Nebraska, 1957-1961, and at Mankato West High School in Mankato, Minnesota from 1961 through 1988. He focused on how changes in family structure, technology,...
Dates:
1988-11-08; 1988-11-21
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-2017. Oral History Interview, 24 January and 23 February 1991.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1436
Abstract
The Hershel (Hersh) Siebrass collection consists of an oral history with Siebrass and Lois A. Jahnke, an interpretive essay by Jahnke about the historical significance of the Siebrass interview, a photograph of Siebrass and a newspaper opinion piece written by Siebrass. During the interview between Siebrass and Jahnke, Siebrass discussed the changes that have occurred at Mankato West High School in Mankato, Minnesota since he was hired to teach biology in 1961. He focused on the changing...
Dates:
1991-01-24 to 1991-02-23
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
