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Oral history

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 251 Collections and/or Records:

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

Olson, Theodore (Ted) Roger, 1919-2002. Oral History Interview, 15 and 21 February 1987

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1464
Abstract The Theodore (Ted) Olson collection consists of two audiocassettes and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Olson and Mike Shay during the winter of 1987. During his thirty-seven year career in public education, Olson worked almost entirely in the New Ulm, Minnesota school system either a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal, or as a superintendent. In the interview, Olson discussed changes that occurred during his career, his observations about the New Ulm...
Dates: 1987-02-15; 1987-02-21

Orchard, Jodi, 1957-. Oral History Interview, 2008

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1796
Abstract The Jodi Orchard collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Orchard and Mark Sheehy in February 2008. Orchard attended Wilson Campus School from 1971-1976. In this interview, Orchard talks about her classes at Wilson Campus School, her trips to Mexico, and what she has done since graduating high school.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Wilson Campus School Oral History...
Dates: 2008

Otto, Arvilla E., 1915-1999. Oral History Interview, 23 April and 3 May 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1430
Abstract The Arvilla E. Otto collection contains an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette and transcript of an interview conducted between Otto and Sandi Glenn during the spring of 1990. In the interview, Otto discussed her career as an elementary school teacher in both rural and public schools between 1935 and 1981. Otto focused on the changes that occurred during her years of teaching.This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for the graduate level...
Dates: 1990-04-23; 1990-05-03

Oyesile, Victor, 1991-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2011

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1786
Abstract The Victor Oyesile collection consists of an audio recording, biographical form, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Oyesile and Zeara Alvarez in April 2011. Oyesile attended Minnesota State University, Mankato from 2008-2012. In this interview, Oyesile talks about his family, coming to Minnesota State University, Mankato, his daily life and some memories of campus. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the Tell Your MSU Story Oral History...
Dates: 2011

Palmer, Terry, 1948-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1968-2004.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1721
Abstract The Palmer collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Palmer and Daardi Sizemore in 2004. In this interview, Palmer talks about his service in the United States Navy during Vietnam. Palmer also talks about his service in the Tonkin Gulf, where he served three tours of duty. The collection contains a serviceman’s newsletter from Mankato, Minnesota as well as newsletters and other miscellaneous information about the USS Ranger...
Dates: 2004-02-08

Parks, Sandra F., 1934-. Oral History Interview, 2006

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1740
Abstract The Sandra F. Parks collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, a transcript, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Parks and Marsha Danielson in November 2006. In this interview. Parks talks about her family, her experience as a student at Mankato State College, and her experience as a library faculty member at Minnesota State University.This oral history interview was conducted as part...
Dates: 2006

Peik, David M., 1943-. Oral History Interview, 2003.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1704
Abstract The David M. Peik collection consists of two audiocassettes and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peik and Brian Kramer in 2003. In the interview Peik discusses several aspects of his life, such as his pre-war home life, time in the Navy, and what it was like returning to the United States after being in Vietnam. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the Southern Minnesota...
Dates: 2003-01

Petersen, Dwain F., 1934-. Oral History Interview, 17 and 24 October 1990.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1431
Abstract The Dwain F. Petersen collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Petersen and Francisca Beverly Epale during the fall of 1990. In the interview, Petersen discussed the changes that he observed while teaching in several rural communities and while serving as a professor and chairman of the Educational Foundations program at Mankato State University. The interview covers the period between 1955...
Dates: 1990-10-17; 1990-10-24

Petersen, Velda, 1925-2016. Oral History Interview, 7 October and 5 November 1986.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1485
Abstract The Velda Petersen collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Petersen and Beth Swanson during the autumn of 1986. In the interview, Petersen, a veteran teacher with over thirty years of experience in education, discussed the changes and continuities she experienced. She noted the frustrations and rewards associated with her profession, expectations amongst teachers, teacher organizations, student/parent relationships, and the...
Dates: 1986-10-07; 1986-11-05