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...

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...

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...

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...