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Waterville (Minn.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Christensen, Thomas H., 1937-. Oral History Interview, 9 and 12 February 1987.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1467
Abstract The Thomas Christensen collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript for an oral history interview conducted between Christensen and David Wollin during the winter of 1987. Christensen began his career as a classroom teacher in 1959. When the interview occurred, he was working as a social studies teacher at Waterville-Elysian High School in Waterville, Minnesota. In the interview, Christensen discussed the changes in school discipline during his career by responding to questions...
Dates: 1987-02-09; 1987-02-12

Hruska, James. Collection, 1946 - 1967

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SMHC Collection 0140
Abstract The James Hruska collection consists of three manuscripts and one public address detailing the history of Waterville, Minnesota and Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Minnesota State Senator A. O Sundet gave the address in May 1967. Sundet’s speech pertained to the history of Le Sueur County.The manuscripts document the history of Waterville and the surrounding area. The Junior Historical Society of Waterville compiled one manuscript entitled “Our Veterans” in 1946. This compilation...
Dates: 1946-1967

Klipfel, Thomas R., 1942-. Oral History Interview, 29 January and 3 February 1987.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1465
Abstract The Thomas R. Klipfel collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted during the winter of 1987. Klipfel began his career in education in 1960 as a teacher in southeastern Montana. He went on to become a school counselor and eventually the Dean of Students at Waterville-Elysian High School in Waterville, Minnesota. In the interview, Klipfel discussed the roles of administrators, teachers, school boards, the community, and students regarding...
Dates: 1987-01-29 ; 1987-02-03

McVay, Genevieve A. (Mrs. Leo McVay), 1908-1999. Oral History Interview, 16 November and 8 December 1985.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1490
Abstract The Genevieve (Mrs. Leo) McVay collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an interview conducted between McVay and Michael McVay during the autumn of 1985. In the interview, Genevieve McVay, a school teacher at Waterville, Minnesota from 1928 through 1941, discussed her experiences as an educator and her remembrances of living in Waterville during the Great Depression. This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for a course entitled History of...
Dates: 1985-11-16; 1985-12-08

Meskan, Larry. Oral History Interview, 11 and 17 November 1987

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1446
Abstract The Larry Meskan collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Meskan and Raymond Arsenault during the fall of 1987. At the time of the interview, Meskan was working as a secondary English teacher at Waterville-Elysian High School in Waterville, Minnesota. He had been at the school since 1954. In the interview, Meskan focused on the areas of change and continuity during his teaching career. For instance, he mentioned textbooks,...
Dates: 1987-11-11; 1987-11-17

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

Pribyl, Margaret, 1929-. Oral History Interview, 11 and 15 November 1986.

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SMHC Collection 1483
Abstract The Margaret Pribyl collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Pribyl and Julie Skogen during the fall of 1986. 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 noted the areas of change and continuity that she witnessed during her teaching career. She discussed community expectations, support staff, and the...
Dates: 1986-11-11; 1986-11-15