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Meskan, Larry. Oral History Interview, 11 and 17 November 1987
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1446
Abstract
The Larry Meskan collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Meskan and Raymond Arsenault during the fall of 1987. At the time of the interview, Meskan was working as a secondary English teacher at Waterville-Elysian High School in Waterville, Minnesota. He had been at the school since 1954. In the interview, Meskan focused on the areas of change and continuity during his teaching career. For instance, he mentioned textbooks,...
Dates:
1987-11-11; 1987-11-17
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Miller, George J, 1880-1973. Collection, 1865-1988
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 302
Abstract
This collection documents the life of George J Miller, a nationally known geographer,
who spent much of his professional career at the Mankato Normal School (later
State Teachers College). Miller attained national attention through his research and
publications as well as his work co-founding the National Council for Geographic
Education. The collection primarily focuses on Miller's professional life but includes
some personal information. The professional material includes field trip notes,...
Dates:
1865-1988
Miller, Lloyd W., 1925-2000. Oral History Interview, 31 October and 21 November 1990.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1428
Abstract
The Lloyd W. Miller collection consists of an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Miller and James R. Hedberg during the fall of 1990. Miller taught social studies in the Minnetonka School District between 1956 and 1985. In the interview, he discussed the changes that have occurred in public education among administrators, counselors, students, and the community. Miller focused his attention on the 1950s, 1960s,...
Dates:
1990-10-31; 1990-11-21
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities/Minnesota State. Collection, 1859-Ongoing.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 010
Abstract
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) collection contains information
about the state's universities and their predecessor institutions since 1859. The collection is
made up of publications, minutes, correspondence, memos, budgets, rules and regulations,
newsletters, and records of the chancellors. Documents are arranged by governing bodies and
chronology: State Normal School System, State Teachers College System, State College Board,
the State University System,...
Dates:
1859-Ongoing
Moore, Roy B., 1908-1993. Oral history interview, 7,8,12 March 1980
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1666
Abstract
The Roy B. Moore collection consists of three audiocassettes and CD duplicates of the audiocassettes of an oral history interview conducted between Moore and Thomas Dahlen on 7, 8, and 12 March 1980. This interview covers Moore’s recollections of the roles and responsibilities of the teacher during the 1930s and 1940s and the effects of the Depression and World War II on the teacher and the community.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1980-03-07 - 1980-03-12
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Mundale, Charles I., 1929-2019. Correspondence, 1939-1972
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 303
Abstract
The Charles I. Mundale correspondence spans a range of years but is focused on the
1960s. Corresponding primarily with Robert C. Wright and John Hodowonic; Mundale
and his friends wrote of their daily lives and the people, events, and ideas around them.
All three primary correspondents worked in college or university settings and at one point
all worked at Mankato State College. The correspondence came about as they each left
MSC. Some topics include the Vietnam War, life in Mexico (Mundale...
Dates:
1939 - 1972
National Council for Geographic Education. Collection, 1915-Ongoing
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSU Archives Collection 301
Abstract
Since its establishment in 1915, the National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE)
has been an important resource for geography educators. Founded in the Midwest, the
NCGE is an active group with nationwide concerns and interests. The organization has
long been a leader in developing standards and publications for geography educators at all
levels. The NCGE Collection is ongoing with additions made annually. The majority of
the information in the collection covers the 1970s forward. The...
Dates:
1915-Ongoing
Nelson, Ferne E., 1913-. Oral History Interview, 2007
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1747
Abstract
The Ferne E. Nelson collection consists of one audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Nelson and Daardi Sizemore in July 2007. In this interview, Nelson talks about her family, her time as a Mankato State College student, and her experience teaching.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
Nelson, Howard M., 1915 - 1980. Oral History Interview, 1979.
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0198
Abstract
The Howard M. Nelson collection contains an oral history interview and transcript of an interview conducted between Chuck Erickson and Nelson in the summer of 1979. In the interview, Nelson recalled his roles and responsibilities along with the economic and social expectations of teaching social studies at St. Peter High School during World War II. Besides educating high school students, Nelson taught the United States Navy's V-12 program at Gustavus Adolphus College. The V-12 course aimed...
Dates:
1979
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Nelson, Maurice J., 1891 - 1976. Papers, 1922 - 1973
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0135
Abstract
The Maurice J. Nelson collection contains photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles written by Nelson. The news clippings provide information on Nelson’s childhood in Hutchinson, Minnesota and the naming of Nelson Hall at Mankato State College in May 1968. Furthermore, the collection includes his documentation of witnessing the fire at Old Main on 5 February 1922, his efforts to establish a youth center named the Alpine Attic in Mankato, and a biographical sketch of Nelson presented at...
Dates:
1922-1973
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
