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501. The Model C.C.C., February 7, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-02-07
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

502. The Model C.C.C., February 28, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-02-28
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

503. The Model C.C.C., February 21, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-02-21
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

504. The Model C.C.C., January 10, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-01-10
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

505. The Model C.C.C., January 17, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-01-17
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

506. The Model C.C.C., January 24, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-01-24
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

507. The Model C.C.C., January 31, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-01-31
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

508. The Model C.C.C., March 14, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-03-14
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

509. The Model C.C.C., March 7, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-03-07
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

510. The Model C.C.C., March 21, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-03-21
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

511. The Model C.C.C., March 28, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-03-28
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

512. The Model C.C.C., May 9, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-05-09
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

513. The Model C.C.C., May 2, 1935

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1935-05-02
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

514. The Model C.C.C., November 15, 1934

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1934-11-15
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

515. The Model C.C.C., November 22, 1934

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1934-11-22
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

516. The Model C.C.C., November 29, 1934

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1934-11-29
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

517. The Model C.C.C., November 1, 1934

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1934-11-01
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

518. The Model C.C.C., November 8, 1934

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1934-11-08
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

519. The Model C.C.C., October 18, 1934

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1934-10-18
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

520. The Model C.C.C., October 25, 1934

Creator:
Civilian Conservation Corps, U.S., Headquarters Company, Minnesota District, Fort Snelling, Minnesota
Date Created:
1934-10-25
Description:
Newsletter of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Newsletters

521. Interview with George W. Crocker, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Lowry, Minnesota

Creator:
Crocker, George W.
Date Created:
1979-02-21
Description:
Biographical Information: Crocker was from Minneapolis and graduated from Stillwater High School. He attended the University of Minnesota for several years when he became involved in the anti-war movement. He worked as a draft counselor and anti-draft organizer for the Twin Cities draft information center. He was living in Lowry, Pope County during the powerline protest. Subjects discussed: Background; involvement in 1960s anti-war movement; becoming involved in powerline issue; reaction to powerline controversy; cooperative decision making process; decentralized energy; development of energy needs; soft vs. hard technology; usefulness of non-violent protest tactics; significance of protest movements; relationship of powerline investment and dome stadiums; personal role in controversy; utilities strategy; impact of the media; Tesla Project; and developing alternative energy resources.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

522. Interview with Ira D. Emmons, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Pope County, Minnesota

Creator:
Emmons, Ira D.
Date Created:
1977-04-29
Description:
Biographical Information: Emmons was sheriff of Pope County. Subjects discussed: Police department's first involvement with the powerline controversy; potential conflict with utilities surveying; dealing with confrontations; local people's reaction to police; why confrontation occurred; reaction of townspeople to issue; view of current situation; Governor Perpich; media coverage.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

523. Interview with David Fjoslien, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Brandon, Minnesota

Creator:
Fjoslien, David
Date Created:
1978-02-01
Description:
Biographical Information: Fjoslien was a native of Brandon, Minnesota and he owned and operated a farm nearby. He was elected to the state legislature in 1972. He also served on numerous committees including the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, and the Education and Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee. Subjects discussed: Background; result of 1973 legislation; viability of eminent domain; responsibility as a legislator to represent constituents; effect of powerline controversy on constituents; usefulness of confrontation in current situation; governor's role in issue; and the difficulty of the powerline as a political issue.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

524. Interview with Virgil and Jane H. Fuchs, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Belgrade, Minnesota

Creator:
Fuchs, Jane H.; Fuchs, Virgil
Date Created:
1977-12-06
Description:
Biographical Information: The Fuchs were farmers and protest leaders from Belgrade, Stearns County. Subjects discussed: How they learned about the line. Communicating with other farmers about the line. Preventing power company obtaining easements in Stearns County. Obtaining easements in Meeker County. Re-routing of line. Power Plant Siting Act-utilities being grandfathered out; choosing to come under act. Information hearings. Public hearings-corridor route; missing records; Citizen's Advisory Committee; routing of line; health hazards. Utilities projected energy needs. Working with legislators. Governor Perpich and the science court. The People's Power Project and Tesla's experiment being done on the Fuchs land. Federal lawsuit-reasons for filing; hope regarding outcome. Court injunction.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

525. Interview with James Gelbman, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Morris, Minnesota

Creator:
Gelbman, James
Date Created:
1977-12-08
Description:
Biographical Information: Gelbman was the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) coordinator at the University of Minnesota-Morris campus. Subjects discussed: Background information on MPIRG. How MPIRG chooses issues to be involved in. When and why MPIRG became involved in powerline project controversy. Science court. Health and safety issues. Opposition groups-atmosphere at meetings; protest activities of opponents. Court proceedings. Role of law enforcement. MPIRG's position as to the cause of issue. MPIRG's other projects.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

526. Interview with Harold C. Hagen, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Pope County, Minnesota

Creator:
Hagen, Harold Christian, U.S. Congressman
Date Created:
1977-06-01
Description:
Biographical Information: Hagen was a farmer from Pope County and was president of Counties United for a Rural Environment (CURE). Subjects discussed: Background. How Hagen first learned about the the powerline project. Routing of line. Power Plant Siting Act-being grandfathered out; decision to come under siting law. Development of opposition groups such as CURE. Informational hearing and hearing process-purpose of; effectiveness of process; issues brought up. Environmental Quality Council-citizen's advisory committee; certificate of need. Reaction by the state and utilities to concerns expressed over powerline. Opposition to line-reasons for such a negative reaction to powerline project; issues over routing of line; why confrontations occurred. CURE-approach to issues before and after utilities came under siting act; role as head of CURE during confrontations; working with the media; working with Governor's Wendell Anderson and Rudy Perpich and the legislators; mediation sessions and request for a moratorium; relationship with Families Are Concerned Too (FACT) and the airport in Starbuck. Dealing with the courts-health and safety issues; issues of easement and liability. View of current situation. Personal effect of issue on Hagen's life. Development of energy sources in the future.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

527. Interview with Richard A. Hanson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Glenwood, Minnesota

Creator:
Hanson, Richard A.
Date Created:
1979-02-13
Description:
Biographical Information: Hanson was raised on a farm and is a farmer in Pope County. He attended Alexandria Tech School and at the time of the interview was pursuing a degree at the University of Morris. In 1978, Hanson was the manager of Alice Tripp's gubernatorial campaign. Subjects discussed: Background. Learning about the powerline. Local reaction. Routing of the line. Health and safety issues. Media. Hanson's history of political involvement. DFL and powerline. Alice Tripp's campaign for governor-as campaign manager; campaign issues of powerline, abortion and taxes; candidates Bob Short and Wendell Anderson on powerline issue; sheriff's campaign; Republican candidates on the powerline issue; local politicians view of Tripps' candidacy; Rudy Perpich as a campaign issue in powerline controversy; possibility of Tripp campaigning again. Personal role in controversy. Decision to fast in protest. Concluding remarks.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

528. Interview with Richard A. Hanson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Glenwood, Minnesota

Creator:
Hanson, Richard A.
Date Created:
1979-02-13
Description:
Biographical Information: Hanson was raised on a farm and is a farmer in Pope County. He attended Alexandria Tech School and at the time of the interview was pursuing a degree at the University of Morris. In 1978, Hanson was the manager of Alice Tripp's gubernatorial campaign. Subjects discussed: Background. Learning about the powerline. Local reaction. Routing of the line. Health and safety issues. Media. Hanson's history of political involvement. DFL and powerline. Alice Tripp's campaign for governor-as campaign manager; campaign issues of powerline, abortion and taxes; candidates Bob Short and Wendell Anderson on powerline issue; sheriff's campaign; Republican candidates on the powerline issue; local politicians view of Tripps' candidacy; Rudy Perpich as a campaign issue in powerline controversy; possibility of Tripp campaigning again. Personal role in controversy. Decision to fast in protest.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

529. Interview with Lawrence B. Hartman, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project

Creator:
Hartman, Lawrence B.
Date Created:
1978-02-27
Description:
Biographical Information: Hartman was a project manager for the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. He received his undergraduate degree in History and Economics and a master's in Urban and Regional Planning. Prior to working for the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board he worked for Commonwealth Associates in Michigan. Subjects discussed: Background. Role as project manager. Process to submit an application to Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. How process worked with CPA-UPA project. Corridor selection procedure-original process; reason for new procedures; end point and entry point selection; corridor selection. Corridor evaluation committee. Purpose of information hearings. Public hearings-choosing and role of hearing examiner; set up of; structure of; writing of report; missing transcripts. Powerline route-choosing route; opposition to route; reasons for not making I-94 a route; alternative routes. Health and safety issues. Environmental Impact Statement. Future problems in siting powerlines in existing right-of-ways. Public image of agency. Reflections on the controversy and how it was handled. Science court. The construction of the project-involvement of agency; involvement of opposition. West Coast trip. Effectiveness of new siting procedures. Cost of project. How final approval of project is made. Need for line. Criticisms of how agency handled project. Impact of controversy on future powerlines.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

530. Survivors of Company A, First Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry at Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Creator:
Hausdorf, F. A.
Date Created:
1897
Description:
H.C. Coates, Harrison Lyons, W.H. Dooley, Stephen Lyons, J.G. Sanderman, R.S. Moroney, John Farguhan, and C.F. Hausdorf in front of war memorial.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

531. Survivors of Company A, First Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry at Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Creator:
Hausdorf, F. A.
Date Created:
1897
Description:
H.C. Coates, Harrison Lyons, W.H. Dooley, Stephen Lyons, J.G. Sanderman, R.S. Moroney, John Farguhan, and C.F. Hausdorf seated in front of war memorial.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

532. Survivors of Company A, First Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry at Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Creator:
Hausdorf, F. A.
Date Created:
1897
Description:
William Nixon, C.F. Hausdorf, W.H. Dooley, Stephen Lyons, J.G. Sanderman, R.S. Moroney, E. Needham, H.C. Coates, Melvin Fuller, and D. Farguhan reclining on the spot where they fought during the Civil War.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

533. Survivors of Company A, First Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry at Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Creator:
Hausdorf, F. A.
Date Created:
1897
Description:
Chaplin Miller, William Nixon, C.F. Hausdorf, W.H. Dooley, Stephen Lyons, J.G. Sanderman, R.S. Moroney, E. Needham, Melvin Fuller, and D. Farguhan standing on the spot where they fought during the Civil War.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

534. Interview with Wallace Hayenga, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Mankato, Minnesota

Creator:
Hayenga, Wallace
Date Created:
1978-03-14
Description:
Biographical Information: Hayenga was the staff assistant at the Blue Earth-Nicollet-Faribault Cooperative Electric Association in Mankato, Blue Earth County. Subjects discussed: His background. Background of BENCO. Structure of CPA and UPA. Mid-Continent Area Power Pool. How a project is implemented. Reasons for rate of growth for electricity. Conservation of energy. Structure of Cooperative-United line. Determining need for electricity. Concerns over opposition of line. Health and safety concerns. Siting process-routing of line; public hearings. Alternative sources of power-coal; underground line. Eminent domain laws. Government regulations on utilities-impact of; reason for increased interference. Reason for controversy. Impact of controversy on future powerlines and plants. Research for different technologies. Role of electricity in Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

535. Interview with Gordon and Helen B. Hedner, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Farwell, Minnesota

Creator:
Hedner, Gordon; Hedner, Helen B.
Date Created:
1977-04-05
Description:
Biographical Information: The Hedners were farmers from Pope County and were members of Families Are Concerned Too. Subjects discussed: How the Hedners first learned about the powerline. Routing of line-priority of DNR lands; I-94 route; how route impacts farmers. Role of Minnesota Environmental Quality Council. Health and safety concerns. Easement payments. Public hearings. Farmer's liability for poles. Issue over need for electricity. Alternative sources of power. Efforts made to stop the utilities. Reaction of county officials to the farmers opposition to the line. Families Are Concerned Too. Stopping the line. Future of opposition. Canadian pipeline.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

536. Interview with Dr. Merle N. Hirsch Ph.D., Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Morris, Minnesota

Creator:
Hirsch, Merle N. Phd
Date Created:
1979-02-20
Description:
Biographical Information: Hirsch was a professor of Physics and chairman of the Science and Mathematics Divisions, University of Minnesota at Morris. Subjects discussed: How he became involved in the powerline controversy. Hearing process-involvement with; effectiveness of. Environmental impact of line and Corona discharge. Commonwealth Associates report. Monitoring ozone levels produced by line. The effect of electric fields on plants and animals. West Coast trip. Science court. The possibility of an underground powerline. Need for line. Usefulness of research on powerline, especially for scientific community. Impact of controversy on farming community.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

537. Interview with Donald G. Jacobson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Elk River, Minnesota

Creator:
Jacobson, Donald G.
Date Created:
1978-08-24
Description:
Biographical Information: Jacobson was the public relations manager for United Power Association. Subjects discussed: First involvement with powerline project. Role as public relations manager when Jacobson first joined UPA. Public hearing proceedings-the first signs of opposition; outcome of the meetings. Opposition to line-landowner's vs. non-landowners; impact of movement on the building of current and future powerlines; impact of vandalism. UPA-reaction to opposition; West Coast trip; attitude towards the need for public relations; current public relations strategy and effectiveness. The powerline project-determining future electricity needs; planning project; procedural problems involved because of Power Plant Siting Act; informing landowners; obtaining easements; routing line; tower placement. Relationship between UPA and CPA in use of public relations. Media coverage of the controversy. Mankato line. Reasons for rates increasing-energy crisis; farmers using electrical equipment. Role of legislators. Governor Anderson. Governor Perpich-mediation sessions; science court; law enforcement. Legal aspects of controversy-court injunction, moratorium; three judge panel; Supreme Court hearings; lawsuits. Meeting with organizations. Impact of controversy on job and personal life. How the project would be done differently if they were to do it again.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

538. Interview with Scott and Lorraine Jenks, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Pope County, Minnesota

Creator:
Jenks, Lorraine; Jenks, Scott
Date Created:
1977-04-20
Description:
Biographical Information: The Jenks were farmers in Pope County and were members of Families Are Concerned Too (FACT). Subjects discussed: Farming background. First learning about the powerline. Routing of line-original route; Environmental Impact Statement. Tower placement. Issue of powerline as a possible health hazard-electric charge; ozone level. Amount of land condemned for route. Surveying of own land and dealing with surveyors. Joining anti-powerline organizations-Save Our Countryside; Counties United for a Rural Environment; Families Are Concerned Too. Impact on lives with involvement in powerline controversy. Increase in cost of electricity. Impact of injunction. Role of the governor and state government. Problem of agricultural land not being a priority.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

539. Oral history interview with Clarence Johnson, Wilton, Minnesota

Creator:
Johnson, Clarence
Date Created:
1976-05-18
Description:
Clarence Johnson talks about his work in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He describes the camp at Big Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota and the various work assignments including fire prevention, firefighting, road building, tree planting, roadside cleanup and forest conservation.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

540. Interview with Paul Jost, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Morris, Minnesota

Creator:
Jost, Paul
Date Created:
1979-02-14
Description:
Biographical Information: Jost was a farmer near Morris in Stevens County. He was vice-president, board of directors of Cooperative Power Association and a member, board of directors of Agralite Cooperative. Subjects discussed: Background. History of Cooperative Power Association. Planning of the project and different power source options considered. Anticipating opposition to the line. Role of local cooperatives and informing people of route. Power Plant Siting Act. What people were reacting to concerning the line. Role as board of director and dealing with members of Agralite. Health and safety concerns. Cost effectiveness of one plant as opposed to a decentralized system. Public hearings. Science court. How utilities dealt with confrontations. Determining the need for a line. Utilities and research of energy source options. Impact of controversy on other powerline projects. How Jost became a director. Role as a CPA representative. Membership involvement in cooperatives. Positive benefits of controversy on cooperatives. Impact of involvement with cooperatives on life.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

541. Interview with Carolyn Koudela, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Alexandria, Minnesota

Creator:
Koudela, Carolyn
Date Created:
1979-02-21
Description:
Biographical Information: Koudela was a farmer from Alexandria, Douglas County. She was president of Save Our Countryside. Subjects discussed: Initial involvement with powerline controversy. Background in community involvement. Learning about the powerline. Save Our Countryside-history of; how it differs from other organizations; finding resources for information on line; communicating with cooperatives and CPA-UPA; membership; role as president. Counties United for a Rural Environment. Working with the media. General Assembly to Stop the Powerline-reason for; structure; organizing. Role of Governor Perpich. Impact of legal system on movement. Status of the line and opposition. General Accounting Office investigation. Impressions of working with state government. Tripp campaign. Women as visible spokespersons in controversy.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

542. Interview with Ted V. Lennick, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Lennick, T.V.
Date Created:
1978-09-12
Description:
Biographical Information: Lennick was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. After graduating from high school, he worked for a utility company in the area and then joined the Army where he was a first lieutenant in the artillery. He attended Grand Forks University of North Dakota after returning from the army and received a degree in electical engineering in 1957. He worked for several utilities before joining CPA as an engineer. At the time of the interview he was general manager of CPA. Subjects discussed: Background. CPA-structure; source of power; Coal Creek Project; power useage. The powerline project-the plant; cost; AC vs. DC line; informing public; West Coast trip. Line-safety; alternatives to overhead line. Power Plant Siting Act. Public hearings. Corridor and line routing-eliminating corridor process; exemption of wildlife lands; routing along highway 94; obtaining easements; tower placement. Use of eminent domain-whole farm option; determining value of land and payment. Opposition to the line-reaction to; working with the groups; concerns of opposition; dealing with; vandalism. Status of transmission line and plant. Roles of Governor's Anderson and Perpich. Mediation sessions. Science court. Operation costs and rate increases. Future for utilities-lifeline rates; government involvement; sources of power and research for alternatives; changes in planning future plants and powerlines. Role of the media in portraying the controversy. Impact of controversy on job. Line to Mankato. How project might have been done differently.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

543. Interview with Philip O. Martin, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Elk River, Minnesota

Creator:
Martin, Philip O.
Date Created:
1978-07-27
Description:
Biographical Information: Martin was born and raised on a farm in North Dakota. He served in the Air Force for four years and then attended the University of North Dakota where he received a degree in business administration with a major in accounting. In 1960, he was hired by Rural Cooperative Power Association (later to become United Power Association) as an administrative assistant. He became general manager of UPA in 1972. Subjects discussed: Background. UPA-structure; board of directors; how electricity is generated; Coal Creek Station; powerlines; types of customers and useage. Factors in building line-economics; type of transmission lines; need for energy source. How Mid-Continent Area Power Pool provides energy resources. Possibility of alternative projects. Planning for future needs and alternative energy sources. UPA and promoting use of electrical energy at the generation-transmission level. Public opinion regarding an energy crisis. Regulation of cooperatives in the future. 1973 Power Plant Siting Act-choosing to come under law; routing line and corridor selection; hearing process. Obtaining easements. Powerline controversy-initial realization of problem; why opposition developed; role of outside organizations; health and safety; entry point; eminent domain; dealing with problem; involvement of Governor's Anderson and Perpich; corridor vs. routing process; mediation sessions; science court; confrontations between protestors and surveyors/construction workers; role of media; personal impact; long term implications on cooperatives; current situation; state troopers; and costs due to vandalism.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

544. Interview with John Millhone, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project

Creator:
Millhone, John
Date Created:
1978-04-10
Description:
Biographical Information: Millhone received his degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1950. He was the director of the Iowa Energy Policy Council. In 1975, he was appointed director of the Minnesota Energy Agency. Millhone was also a member of Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. Subjects discussed: Background. Role as director of the Minnesota Energy Agency. First involvement with transmission line. Alternatives to line. Pulbic hearings. Agency's cross-examination of position put forward by utilities. Projection of furture elctricity needs. Court cases. Health and safety factors. Energy Agency and developing alternative energy sources. National energy plan. Minnesota's energy needs. Impact of opposition to 400+ line on other needs; personal impact. Elected vs. appointed officials in being responsive to the public. Reasons for controversy. Role of Governor Perpich. Role of the media.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

545. Oral history interview with Alfred E. Nelson, Blackduck, Minnesota, Blackduck, Minnesota

Creator:
Nelson, Alfred E.
Date Created:
1976-04-15
Description:
Alfred (Irv) Nelson discusses his work with Company 708 of the Civilian Conservation Corps located at Rabideau Lake, South of Blackduck in Beltrami County, Minnesota. He describes the camp and camp life, and the various work projects including road building, tree planting, firefighting and fire prevention.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

546. Interview with C. David Nelson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Glenwood, Minnesota

Creator:
Nelson, C. David
Date Created:
1977-04-22
Description:
Biographical Information: Nelson had been a resident of Glenwood, Minnesota since 1964. He became Pope County attorney in 1966. Subjects discussed: How he became involved in powerline issue. Role in hearings. Sheriff Emmons and enforcement of court order. Calling the national guard. Reasons for confrontations between farmers and utility companies. Impression of present situation. Role of governor. The media.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

547. Interview with James Nelson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Grant County, Minnesota

Creator:
Nelson, James
Date Created:
1977-05-31
Description:
Biographical Information: Nelson was born and raised on a farm and at the time of the interview was a farmer in Grant County, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he earned a undergradute degree in physics at the University of Minnesota and a master's in physics at the University of Pittsburgh. For several years he worked in Massachusetts before returning to farming. Subjects discussed: Background. Learning about the powerline project. Environmental Quality Council-Power Plant Siting Act; impact on utilities; zoning ordinances; corridor study; citizen's advisory committees; hearing process; taping of hearings and transcripts being lost; environmental impact statement; need certificate. Opposition organizations-CARE; individual groups; consolidation of lawsuits; role in organizations; mediation sessions; Governor Perpich's involvement; confrontations with surveyors. Utilities-communicating with; power of board of directors vs. general managers in making decisions; calling the National Guard. Working with legislature. Health issues-ozone levels produced; electric field; induced charge."" Personal impact of controversy. Current situation with judges and the courts. Impact on groups and people involved in controversy. Future of electricity and energy use.""
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

548. Interview with Wayne Olhoft, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Herman, Minnesota

Creator:
Olhoft, Wayne
Date Created:
1977-12-29
Description:
Biographical Information: Olhoft was a state Senator from Herman, Minnesota. Subjects discussed: Background. The Power Plant Siting Act-reason for creating; problems with act; amendments. Environmental Quality Board-effectiveness of; role of; responsiveness to public; hearings. Effectiveness of citizen's committees. Eminent domain and land use. Energy situation and alternatives to deal with future. Legislative role in supporting energy alternatives. Effect of controversy on job as Senator. Role of Governors Anderson and Perpich.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

549. Interview with Donald Olson, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project

Creator:
Olson, Donald
Date Created:
1978-04-18
Description:
Biographical Information: Olson earned a degree from the University of Minnesota in international relations. While he was in graduate school, he became involved in the anti-war movement of the 60s. He was a potter and taught pottery in a neighborhood craft program. He was an opponent and protest organizer of the powerline.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

550. Interview with Deborah Pick, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Lowry, Minnesota

Creator:
Pick, Deborah
Date Created:
1979-02-13
Description:
Biographical Information: Pick was a native of Wisconsin. She moved to Minneapolis in 1975 to attend school and work. While attending school on and off, she taught in special programs for emotionally disturbed children, worked in the theater, and with the tenants union. She became involved in the powerline controversy and moved to Lowry in 1978 to work in the issue full-time. Subjects discussed: Background. Becoming involved in the controversy. Media-image produced regarding issues; newspaper vs. TV coverage; relationship of media to protesters and to utilities. Relationship of current movements to involvement in previous groups. Health and safety issues. North American Coal Co. and realtionship to UPA and CPA. Government Accounting Office investigation and possible recourse for opposition. Cooperative as representative of the people. Routing of line and siting law. Political involvement by opposition. Reactions of residents to outsiders involvement. Role in struggle. Purpose of confrontations. Science court. Legal defense record-court record; decision by jury vs. judge; grand jury investigation; supreme court decision. Security methods instigated. Darrell Mulroy and utilities. Easement compensation. Effect of line on people. Effectiveness of how opposition was organized. Future of powerline controversy. Future energy needs.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories
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