Abstract The Frankie Bly collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Bly and Robert Bartscher during the winter of 1987. In the interview, Bly, a teacher in the Blue Earth, Minnesota, discussed his work in a special program that involved the extended use of classroom computers. The program was undertaken to learn about the impact of computers on students’ learning. Bly noted that increased use of computers in education created more teacher...

Abstract The Wayne Eckart collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Eckart and Jeffery Gallup during the fall of 1987. Eckart began his career as a science teacher at Welcome, Minnesota (1967-1970). Following his experience at Welcome, Eckart completed a master's degree and was hired to teach at the Waldorf-Pemberton public school in 1972. In the interview, Eckart discussed the changes that occurred during his career. He mentioned changes in...

Abstract The Arnold Barton Prince collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript for an oral history interview conducted between Prince and Michael Martin during the winter of 1987. At the time, Prince served as the superintendent of Gibbon Public Schools in Gibbon, Minnesota. Previously, he had worked as a teacher and/or administrator at schools in Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Minnesota. In the interview, Prince touched upon the consolidation of Gibbon's school system with the systems in...

Abstract The Wilson Campus School collection documents the history of the Mankato State College (now Minnesota State University, Mankato) laboratory school. Wilson was a K12 public school sponsored by the college in conjunction with Mankato District #77. In 1968 it changed from a traditional to a non-traditional format. This collection primarily documents the non-traditional experience at Wilson Campus School. There is also information about the school, alumni, and faculty following the close of the...