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Berge, Diane A., 1952-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1993-2017
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0264
Abstract
The Diane A. Berge collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Berge and Anne Stenzel in June 2017. In this interview, Berge talks about her career, friends, and experiences as a student and Admissions Office staff member at Minnesota State University Mankato. Also included in this collection is a resume, photographs of Berge, and a newspaper clipping.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your MSU Story Oral History Project conducted...
Dates:
1993-2017
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Berge, Diane, Paper, 1992
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0240
Abstract
The Diane Berge collection is a paper that Diane Berge wrote for her American Higher Education class at the University of Minnesota, while studying for her doctorate degree in Higher Education. The paper, titled, “Mankato State University from Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic to Data Structures, Microcomputers and Robotics,” trace the development of MSU from the Normal School to the University with special emphasis on the development of the Computer Science Department from the early 1960s...
Dates:
1992
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Bergstrom, Joel N. 1882 - 1985. "An Autobiographical Journey", Booklet, 1971
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1301
Abstract
This collection consists of an autobiographical account written by Joel N. Bergstrom, of Mankato, Minnesota. The account discusses his family’s move to the United States from Sweden, his youth in Sweden and the U.S., his career as a construction worker and contractor, and other various reminiscences from his youth until 1971.
Dates:
1971
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Bergt, Harold Martin, 1920-. Oral History Interview, 27 October and 14 November 1987.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1456
Abstract
The Harold Martin Bergt collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Bergt and John Britton during the fall of 1987. Bergt worked as a teacher/principal in a variety of Missouri Synod Lutheran Schools during his career: St. Johns Lutheran School, Chester, Nebraska (1941-1942), St. Paul's Lutheran School, Ute, Iowa (1942-1944), St. Paul's Lutheran School, Coffeyville, Kansas (1944-1946), Zion Lutheran School, Hastings, Nebraska...
Dates:
1987-10-27; 1987-11-14
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Bernhagen, William R., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 2007
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0262
Abstract
The William R. Bernhagen collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Bernhagen and Marsha Danielson in April 2007. In this interview, Bernhagen talks about his family, his education, and his career at Minnesota State University Mankato in University Advancement and as a faculty member in the Urban and Regional Studies Institute.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your MSU Story Oral History Project conducted by the Southern...
Dates:
2007
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Bierne, Dorothy Ann (Knutson), 1928-. Oral History Interview, 23 and 30 October 1987
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1455
Abstract
The Dorothy Ann (Knutson) Bierne collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Bierne and Masao Hakuto during the fall of 1987. Bierne began her teaching career in Clark, South Dakota and then after one year she move to Milbank, South Dakota to continue teaching. After marrying in 1950 and beginning a family, she quit teaching. She remained strictly a homemaker until 1957 when she finished enough coursework to earn a bachelor's degree...
Dates:
1987-10-23; 1987-10-30
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Biewen, Gene, 1933-. Oral History Interview, 2008
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1794
Abstract
The Gene Biewen collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Biewen and Mark Sheehy in June 2008. Biewen taught at Wilson Campus School from 1967-1977. In this interview, Biewen talks about coaching at Wilson Campus School, the changes that Don Glines implemented, and what he did after the school closed.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History...
Dates:
2008
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Billehus, Orlin. "A Norwegian Settler in Kandiyohi County, 1856 - 1889", Paper, 1965
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1329
Abstract
This collection consists of a paper written by Orlin Billehus, which is about a Norwegian pioneer in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. The paper follows the life of an immigrant named Matias Johannessen Fjellhaugen, who settled in Colfax Township, Kandiyohi County. The Dakota Conflict of 1862, church activities at the Crow River Lutheran Church, and farm life are all discussed in the paper. This paper was written in 1965, as an assignment for Dr. Bert Burns’ Historical Geography class at Mankato...
Dates:
1856-1889
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
"Biographical Sketch of Herman Pfaender." 1952
Collection — Folder: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1215
Abstract
This collection consists of positive photocopies of a typescript, which describes the life of Herman Pfaender. The biography was written by, his daughter, Alwina Pfaender Withington. The sketch discusses Herman Pfaender’s studies at the University of Minnesota and his later exploits as a resident of New Ulm, Minnesota. The work fills eight pages, with the ninth page being a listing of lyrics to German songs.
Dates:
1952
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Blanchard, Barbara. "Fairmont's Bicentennial History", 1977
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1308
Abstract
This collection consists of a typescript written by Ms. Barbara Blanchard, entitled “Fairmont’s Bicentennial History”. The article contains an account of the 1975 and 1976 celebrations of Martin County, Minnesota’s bicentennial. Ms. Blanchard’s account focuses on events held in the city of Fairmont. In addition, the article contains information about the bicentennial planning, parades, and a local history produced in conjunction with the celebration.
Dates:
1977
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
