Abstract

The Carlson collection contains information regarding the history of Martin County, Minnesota and the Martin County Historical Society. Included in the collection are newspaper clippings, an inventory of collections at the Martin County Historical Society, and a compilation of historical events in Martin County.

Abstract The Edward F. Hanlon collection consists of an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Hanlon and Elizabeth Larson during the fall of 1990. Hanlon worked as a teacher for special needs students and as the director of the Martin County Special Education Cooperative between 1950 and 1990. In the interview, Hanlon discussed his administrative career, the changes in educating students with special needs, government...

Abstract The Mildred R. Hanlon collection consists of an audiocassette tape, CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Hanlon and Elizabeth Larson during the fall of 1990. Hanlon worked as a kindergarten school teacher and as a secondary school special education teacher between 1950 and 1990. In the interview, Hanlon discussed the changes that she witnessed during her career with a focus on the rights of handicapped individuals, government...

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...