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Gilbert, James R., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 24 and 30 October 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1414
Abstract
The James R. Gilbert collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted with Gilbert during the fall of 1990. Gilbert worked as a public school science teacher, and in the interview, he discussed the changes that he believed occurred in education between 1962 and 1990. He noted the increasing sophistication of students and the subsequent demands upon to teachers to stay current. The majority of Gilbert’s...
Dates:
1990-10-24; 1990-10-30
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Gilmore, Mark Anthony, 1839 - 1921. Reminiscences, 1907
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1352
Abstract
This collection consists of a handwritten copy of the reminiscences of Mark Anthony Gilmore, of Mapleton, Minnesota. These reminiscences were dictated to Harriet and Paul Barney in 1907. Gilmore discusses his life before moving to Minnesota, moving to Colorado as part of the gold rush, and working on the Union Pacific Railroad. Also included in the collection are three pages of the Gilmore genealogy copied from Alvin Nichols, Utah Pioneer. The original copy of these reminiscences is...
Dates:
1907
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Goertzen, Ellen Jahnke, 1931-2007. Oral History Interview, 9 February and 2 March 1991.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1415
Abstract
The Ellen Jahnke Goertzen collection consists of an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an interview conducted between Goertzen and Lois A. Jahnke during the winter of 1991. Goertzen worked as a home economics teacher at the middle school level in both Faribault and North Mankato, Minnesota. In the interview, she discussed the change and continuities that have occurred between 1953 and 1991. Goertzen focused on the name change her particular field of...
Dates:
2002-10; 2017-07
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Gramling, Earl T., 1929-2018. Oral History Interview, 6 and 11 November 1985.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1473
Abstract
The Earl T. Gramling collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript for an oral history interview conducted between Gramling and Ralph Brose during November 1985. Gramling, the Principal at Le Center, Minnesota and former teacher/principal in Alden, Minnesota, discussed his experiences in education between 1956 and 1985. In the interview, Gramling noted how his role changed because of evolving social mores. Furthermore, he spoke about the impact of organized labor, state...
Dates:
1985-11-06; 1985-11-11
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Griffin, George, 1867 - 1947. Reminiscences, 1867 - 1941
Collection — Half Hollinger box: 0106-0115, Folder: 01-03
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0115
Abstract
The collection contains a typed copy of reminiscences by George Griffin written in the
fall of 1941. Griffm focused on his numerous jobs. He recalled his youthful occupations
and reminisced about working on a threshing crew, being a carpenter, running steam
engines, and working in boiler rooms at various factories and mills located in Minnesota,
South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Griffin's activity with the Baptist Church, membership on
the Board of Trustees for Pillsbury Academy, and his...
Dates:
1867-1941
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Griffin, Thomas Henry, 1836-1922. Papers, 1878-1883
Collection — Reel: 01
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0152
Abstract
Thomas Henry Griffin was a farmer near Clinton Falls, Steele County, Minnesota. Most of the collection consists of account books which show receipts and expenditures for his farm and home; the prices of food, clothing, wood, and livestock; the wages paid to the hired help; and the amount of milk furnished to a cheese factory. The collection also includes a diary from 1878-1883, which includes information on the weather, dates for planting, and other aspects of his farming operations.
Dates:
1878-1883
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Hall, Philip C, 1931-2015. Oral History Interview, 20 February and 4 March 1991.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1417
Abstract
The Philip C. Hall collection consists of audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Hall and Deborah Overholtzer during the winter of 1991. Hall began worked as a physical education/health teacher and as the senior high counselor at Redwood Falls High School. His career in education began in 1954. In the interview, Hall discussed the changes and areas of continuity in the role of an educator for the period between...
Dates:
1991-02-20; 1991-03-04
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Halvorson, Veda Bernadine, 1917-. Oral History Interview, 2 and 20 November 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1418
Abstract
The Veda Bernadine Halvorson collection contains an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Halvorson and Neelu Kapur during the fall of 1990. Halvorson’s career as an educator spanned over forty years and took her from teaching in a rural school to working as a professor of art at Mankato State University. In the interview, Halvorson discussed the changes she has witnessed in education. She mentioned changing...
Dates:
1990-11-02; 1990-11-20
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Hanlon, Edward F., 1925-1992. Oral History Interview, 20 and 23 November 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1419
Abstract
The Edward F. Hanlon collection consists of an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Hanlon and Elizabeth Larson during the fall of 1990. Hanlon worked as a teacher for special needs students and as the director of the Martin County Special Education Cooperative between 1950 and 1990. In the interview, Hanlon discussed his administrative career, the changes in educating students with special needs, government...
Dates:
1990-11-20; 1990-11-23
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Hanlon, Mildred R., 1929-. Oral History Interview, 12 and 23 November 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1420
Abstract
The Mildred R. Hanlon collection consists of an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Hanlon and Elizabeth Larson during the fall of 1990. Hanlon worked as a kindergarten school teacher and as a secondary school special education teacher between 1950 and 1990. In the interview, Hanlon discussed the changes that she witnessed during her career with a focus on the rights of handicapped individuals, government...
Dates:
1990-11-12; 1990-11-23
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
