Abstract The Ilene Blume collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Blume and Carol Zeman during November 1985. In the interview, Blume, a home economics (life science) teacher at Janesville High School in Janesville, Minnesota from the early 1970s through 1985, discussed the school’s student body, administrators, teacher duties, problems with course curricula and staffing, job stress, and the behavior and morale of students and teachers...

Abstract The Margie Schock collection contains two audiocassettes and the transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Schock and Kathleen Koziolek during the autumn of 1986. In the interview, Schock, a home economics teacher at Albert Lea High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota, discussed her recollections of teaching from 1957 through 1986. Throughout the interview, Schock discussed the areas of change and continuity that occurred during her career and her efforts to adjust to these...

Abstract The Pamela Williams collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Williams and Kevin Edstrom during the fall of 1987. Williams, a home economics teacher in Randolph, Minnesota, noted the areas of change and continuity in her role as an educator. Furthermore, she discussed her expectations and frustrations with fellow staff members, her teachers’ union, the community, and students.This oral history interview was conducted...