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Oral history

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 251 Collections and/or Records:

Peterson, Joseph, 1985-. Oral History Interview, 2007

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1770
Abstract The Joseph Peterson collection consists of a biographical form and an audio CD and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peterson and Jessica Hughes in October 2007. Peterson attended Minnesota State University, Mankato from 2003-2008. In this interview, Peterson talks about why he chose to attend college at Minnesota State Mankato and his college experiences including where he lived, a normal school week, his academic career and choices, and trips he took during college....
Dates: 2007

Peterson, Lois J., 1923-2005. Oral History Interview, 2002.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1706
Abstract The Lois J. Peterson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Peterson and Kellian Clink in 2002. Peterson served in the Marine Corps but did not serve during war time. In this short interview she talks a little about what she did as a mechanic and where she was during her time in the service.This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project conducted by the...
Dates: 2002-01

Pettigrew, Quintin, 1945-. Oral History Interview, 6 and 10 February 1987

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1463
Abstract The Quintin Pettigrew collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Pettigrew and Kelly Smith during the winter of 1987. Pettigrew began his career in education as an elementary school teacher but eventually became the High Potential Programming Coordinator for the Mankato Public Schools in Mankato, Minnesota. In the interview, Pettigrew discussed the various programs available for gifted students in the Mankato school system, and how...
Dates: 1987-02-06; 1987-02-10

Phelps, Andrew G., 1901 - 1981. Oral History Interview, 1979.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0190
Abstract

The Andrew G. Phelps collection contains an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Phelps and Mary E. Sheeran in 1979. Phelps was bom 24 December 1901, and he began working in the railroad business on 29 October 1919. In the interview, Phelps discussed his duties as a fireman on the raihoad in the 1920s and the Great Depression's affects on the railroad industry.

Dates: 1979

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

Pilgrim, Dean D, 1930-2009. Oral History Interview, 17 October and 8 November 1986.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1484
Abstract The Dean Pilgrim collection consists of three audiocassettes and the transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Pilgrim and Jan Loft during the autumn of 1986. In the interview, Pilgrim, a junior/senior high school science and media teacher and librarian at Buffalo Center, Iowa between 1953 and 1986, discussed his career, relationship with the school’s administrators, students, and support staff. He concluded the interview with comments concerning trends in the media along...
Dates: 1986-10-17; 1986-11-08

Pleiss, Ruth E., 1920-2006. Oral History Interview, 2003.

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1711
Abstract The Ruth E. Pleiss collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview between Pleiss and Daardi Sizemore in October 2003. Pleiss served in the Army as a nurse during World War II. She talks about her time in the service and about her life and work she did at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Pleiss was discharged from the Army as First Lieutenant. This oral history interview was conducted as part of the South Central Minnesota Veterans History Project...
Dates: 2003-10

Popowski, David J., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 2007

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1739
Abstract The David J. Popowski collection consists of an audiocassette tape, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a biographical form and interview outline of an oral history interview conducted between Popowski and Marsha Danielson in January 2007. In this interview, Popowski talks about his family, his experience as a student at Mankato State College, and his experience as an English Department faculty member at Minnesota State University.This oral history interview was conducted as...
Dates: 2007

Posner, Cynthia, 1983-. Oral History Interview, 2007

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1774
Abstract The Cynthia Posner collection consists of a biographical form and an audio CD and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Posner and Kimberly Haplin October 2007. Posner attended Minnesota State University, Mankato from 2003-2007. In this interview, Posner talks about her decision to attend college, receiving financial aid and scholarships, types of jobs she held, favorite Alpha Phi Omega memories, the honors she received, and her plans after graduation. This...
Dates: 2007

Pribyl, Margaret, 1929-. Oral History Interview, 2 and 11 November 1987

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1443
Abstract The Margaret Pribyl collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Pribyl and Mary Kunelius during the fall of 1987. Pribyl began working as an elementary school teacher at Waterville, Minnesota around 1954 and remained a teacher there until her retirement in 1985. In the interview, Pribyl discussed the areas of change and continuity that she witnessed during her teaching career. She discussed a diverse variety of topics including...
Dates: 1987-11-02; 1987-11-11