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Boothroyd, Catherine Josephine (Buckley), 1906-1991. Oral History Interview, 18 November 1985.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1507
Abstract The Catherine Josephine Boothroyd collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Boothroyd and Lauren Willoughby during November 1985. In the interview, Boothroyd, a retired teacher, principal, and superintendent, discussed her experiences between 1926 and 1946. Boothroyd responded to the interviewer’s questions by correlating her experiences with education during the 1980s. Boothroyd believed that the job of teaching remained...
Dates: 1985-11-18

Botten, Joel Jr., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 9 and 19 November 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1409
Abstract The Joel Botten, Jr. collection consists of an interview and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Botten and Susan Krentz during the fall of 1990. Botten worked as an elementary school teacher and later as an elementary school principal. In the interview, Botten discussed the changes that elementary school teachers and principals have needed to adapt to between 1961 and 1990.This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for the graduate level...
Dates: 1990-11-09; 1990-11-19

Chrest, John Arthur, 1932-. Oral History Interview, 4 and 19 February 1991.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1411
Abstract The John Arthur Chrest collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Chrest and Jeffrey L. Zust during the winter of 1991. Chrest worked as an elementary school principal in the grade schools of Winthrop, Gibbon, and Brownton, Minnesota. In the interview, Chrest discussed the areas of change and continuity that occurred during his teaching career from 1955 to 1989. This oral...
Dates: 1991-02-04; 1991-02-19

Connaughty, Curt, 1931-. Oral History Interview, 26 October and 2 November 1988.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1391
Abstract The Curt Connaughty collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Connaughty and Wayne Eklund during the fall of 1988. Connaughty worked originally as an industrial arts teacher and then as a principal at Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie, Minnesota between 1955 and 1986 when he retired from public education to become a real estate agent. In the interview, Connaughty discussed the growth...
Dates: 1988-10-26; 1988-11-02

Davis, Dwight W. Oral History Interview, 3 and 12 February 1987

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1466
Abstract The Dwight W. Davis collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Davis and Michael Martin during the winter of 1987. Davis had worked as a coach, teacher, and administrator in the years preceding his employment as principal at Fairfax, Minnesota. In the interview, Davis mentioned his career experiences in the Minnesota towns of Long Prairie, Rush City, and Fairfax. Furthermore, he discussed various topics that affect schools and his...
Dates: 1987-02-03; 1987-02-12

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

Hansen, Gerald Duane, 1930-. Oral History Interview, 21 and 26 November 1988.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1395
Abstract The Gerald Duane Hansen collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Hansen and Ranne J. Freese during the fall of 1988. Hansen worked as an elementary school principal between 1966 and 1987 in two North Mankato, Minnesota schools. In the interview, Hansen discussed the changes and areas of continuity that occurred during his career as an educator and administrator.This oral...
Dates: 1988-11-21; 1988-11-26

Johnson, Russell (Russ) Leroy, 1921-. Oral History Interview, 17 October and 7 November 1987

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1447
Abstract The Russell (Russ) Johnson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Johnson and Mike Peterson during the fall of 1987. Johnson devoted his career to working in public education. After working as an elementary school teacher in International Falls, Minnesota during a portion of 1940s and early 1950s, he was hired as an elementary principal within the same district. He remained a principal until 1965 when he was promoted to become...
Dates: 1987-10-17; 1987-11-07

Olson, Paul C., 1927-2002. Oral History Interview, 2 and 12 November 1984.

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1486
Abstract The Paul Olson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Olson and Mike Rollefson during the autumn of 1984. In the interview, Olson, an educator with thirty years experience as both a teacher and a principal in Forest City, Iowa, discussed the uses of discipline within high school during his career. Furthermore, he noted changes that occurred within the family lives of students, society, and his philosophy concerning student...
Dates: 1984-11-02; 1984-11-12

Reseland, Elmer, 1936-2012. Oral History Interview, 31 October and 19 November 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1432
Abstract The Elmer Reseland collection contains an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette and transcript of an interview conducted between Reseland and Barbara Judd during the fall of 1990. In the interview, Reseland discussed his experiences working as an elementary school principal between 1960 and 1990. He focused on the changes and continuities that he encountered while working in East Grand Forks and Owatonna, Minnesota.This oral history interview was conducted as a...
Dates: 1990-10-31; 1990-11-19