Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Esther Tomljanovich. She was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1990 until 1998. Subjects covered: her early life and education, time in the Revisor's Office, appointment to the Tenth Judicial District bench, her time on the Supreme Court and her life after leaving the Court. Interviewed by attorney Tom Boyd and retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul H. Anderson.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2010-12-10
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The oral history of Willard Nelson recalls his childhood memories of school in Lutsen, Minnesota, including Poplar River School, Lutsen, Minnesota. Nelson describes a .22 shotgun accident and recalls his first job as a salesman. He drove his Model T in St. Paul, Minnesota. This interview was conducted by Ginny Storlie and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2010-11-03
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The oral history of Florence Wehseler and Henry Wehseler reflects on forest fires, Sawbill Landing family logging camp, Sawbill Landing School, Lake County, Minnesota, and Kimberly Clark of Minnesota. Henry describes ingenuity in daily life without telephone and electricity. Henry describes his Navy years and how he helped win World War ll. This interview was conducted by Linda Lamb and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John Simonett on his legal and judicial career. Simonett was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1981 and served until 1994. Subjects discussed: his education and family life, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Tom Boyd and Paul Anderson at the studio of Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2009-09-29
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The oral history of Patti Nelson describes the childhood of a commercial fishing family on Isle Royale off the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota. Nelson recalls family members Stanley Sivertson, Howard Sivertson, and Betty Sivertson. Nelson describes childhood games and childhood work. This interview was conducted by Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Promotional video created to give prospective students and often their parents a view regarding St. Cloud State's academic programs, student activities, faculty, and facilities.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2008-09-30
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The oral history of Maybelle Skou and Bev Johnson describes life in Schroeder, Minnesota, in the 1950s and 1960s including a root beer stand in Schroeder, Minnesota, teen dances, square dances, Vivian Johnson and Tord Johnson, accidents and drowning.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-09-07
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The oral history of Larry Johnson, grandson of the John and Dorthia Morris pioneer family, describes his grandparent's homesteader life. Johnson describes the Alger Smith Railroad, 13 mile walks, trap lines and animal stories. This interview was conducted by Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-08-26
Description:
George Nelson (1925- ) and Wayne Johnson (1921- ) were interviewed together for this oral history. George Nelson describes his World War ll experiences in the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, Camp Hale, Colorado; Riva Ridge, Italy; Mount Belvedere, Italy; Mont Gogalesco, Italy and Mount Della Spe, Italy. He describes camping equipment for -30 F. Nelson states his philosophy of soldier survival. Wayne Johnson then describes his World War ll U.S. Army Air Corps experience fighting the Japanese as a Flying Tigers pilot. Johnson discusses flying a BT-13 plane, AT-6 Advance Trainer plane, P-40 plane and P-51 plane. He recalls Claire Chennault commander of Flying Tigers in China. Johnson discusses his philosophy of fighting a war. These interviews were given at a special event 8-26-2007 at the Cross River Heritage Center sponsored by the Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota. Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg from the Schroeder Area historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota, facilitated the event.
Schroeder Area Historical Society Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-04-17
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The oral history of Eileen Hall Netland includes school days at Maple Hill School near Grand Marais, Minnesota. Netland recalls surviving three house fires, raising 13 children, working at Joynes Ben Franklin in Grand Marais, Minnesota, and making fish boxes in Tofte, Minnesota. This interview was conducted by Leona Scherer and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-04-17
Description:
The oral history of Burton Kreitlow and Doris Kreitlow recalls Burton's childhood in Howard, Lake Minnesota. Burton describes a pivotal moment in developing maturity as a child. Burton recalls a Swedish Lutheran church cemetery near Howard Lake, Minnesota. He recalls earning money during the Depression for his dream of a college education. Burton describes his 4-H leadership and discusses his Army experience in World War II as a mechanic crew chief of B-24 airplanes and his Army duty in Africa and Italy. Doris recalls family vacations and cabin life on the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota. She describes her working life including her work as a home economist at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This interview was conducted by Leona Scherer and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Video documenting the 5th anniversary celebration of the opening of the James W. Miller Resources Center. Speakers include St. Cloud State president Roy Saigo, Learning Resources and Technology Services dean Kristi Tornquist, and former Learning Resources Dean John Berling. Unveiled at the ceremony were granite plaques honoring former St. Cloud State library deans.
Promotional video created to give prospective students and often their parents a view regarding St. Cloud State's academic programs, student activities, faculty, and facilities.
Special edition of the Northern Lights program "Literature and the Professions in Minnesota: Using Literature as a Basis for Discussion of Issues in the Courts" with proejct co-founders Sandy Lottor and Bob Szulkin.
Interview with Robert Bly, American poet, essayist, author and activist. Bly is the author of "Iron John" and many other works. The interview focuses on Bly's work of poetry "The Night Abraham Called to the Stars"
Interview with Robert Bly, American poet, essayist, author and activist. Bly is the author of "Iron John" and many other works. The interview focuses on Bly's work of poetry "The Night Abraham Called to the Stars"
Interview with children's authors Lise Lunge-Larsen and Judy Stern. Lunge-Larsen is author of "Race of the Birkebeiners" and "The Troll With No Heart in His Body." Judy Stern is author of "P.J. Penguin."
