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Colwell, Ray, 1926-. Oral History Interview, 19 and 26 October 1987.
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1453
Abstract
The Ray Colwell collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Colwell and Scott Markell during the fall of 1987. Colwell began his teaching career in Benson, Minnesota, but after one year there, he joined the United States Air Force. Following his service in the Korean War, Colwell was hired to teach art in Owatonna, Minnesota in 1955. During the interview, Colwell briefly discussed his experiences at Benson, but the majority of the...
Dates:
1987-10-19; 1987-10-26
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Fletcher, Gilbert M., 1883-1933. Collection, 1904-1967
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0170
Abstract
This collection is made up of items made by or relating to Gilbert M. Fletcher, an artist originally from Mankato, Minnesota. He was the son of Lafayette G. M. Fletcher, a prominent Mankato businessman and Susan Dyer Fletcher, who was one of the first teachers at the Mankato State Normal School. Included in this collection are pieces of art created by Fletcher, using crayons, pencil, and block printing, which was his specialty. Also included are photographs of Fletcher, his personal...
Dates:
1904-1967
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
Harmer, Barbara Carol Thomson. Oral History Interview, 22 October and 12 November 1987
Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1449
Abstract
The Barbara Harmer collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Harmer and Laura Wicks during the fall of 1987. Harmer began her career in education in 1950. She remained an art education teacher until 1986. In the interview, Harmer discussed the areas of change and continuity that occurred during her career. She noted how society strongly influences adolescents and how these changes affected her role as an educator. Furthermore, she...
Dates:
1987-10-22; 1987-11-12
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
Pietan, Norman, 1920-. Oral History Interview, 9 and 28 October 1987
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1445
Abstract
The Norman Pietan collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Pietan and Lee Chinghwa during the fall of 1987. Pietan worked as an art education professor at Mankato State College and University between 1965 and 1983. He had previous experiences working as an art teacher in a Maryland high school and as a faculty member at St. Cloud State and at Mills College in Oakland, California. In the...
Dates:
1987-10-09; 1987-10-28
Found in:
Southern Minnesota Historical Center
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