Mystery writer and author of the long-running "Carl Wilcox" mystery series, including The Ditched Blonde and Hatchet Job; interviewed by Bruce Southworth.
Director of Regional Studies at Southwest State University in Marshall and author fifteen books on history and culture. Joe's 1997 publication is "Golf Beats Us All (And So We Love It)," a philosophical reflection on the pleasures and wisdom of the game that "cause so much pain, wastes so much time, and whose outcome is of utter insignificance" but remains intriguingly beloved to many; interviewed at Braemar Golf Course in Edina by Bill Brady, Executive Director of the Minnesota Library Association and weekend duffer.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Douglas K. Amdahl on his legal and judicial career. Douglas K. Amdahl was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1980 and was Chief Justice from 1981 to 1989. Subjects discussed: his early life and education, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by James Morrow in Landmark Towers.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
John Louis Anderson, author of "Off the Bridal Path, a look at American wedding humor, along with Scandinavian Humor & Other Myths and German Humor, is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Russell A. Anderson on his life and legal and judicial career. Russell A. Anderson was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1998. He was appointed Chief Justice effective in 2006 and retired in 2008. Subjects discussed: his childhood and family, his legal career, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Susan M. Holden at the studio of Minnesota Continuing Education.
Jean Antonello, R.N., B.S.N., obesity specialist and author of Horv to Become Naturally Thin by Eating More discusses the fallacies of conventional dieting with publicist Pat Lindquist.
Author of "Twin Cities Winter Recreation," is interviewed "on the trail" about his comprehensive guide to the metro area's vast array of cross country trails, dov.'flhill ski and snowboarding areas, winter walking, snow-shoeing, ice skating, sledding, many other activities and pictorial history; interviewed by Dave Carlson.
Author of Twin Cities Winter Recreation, is interviewed "on the trail" about his comprehensive guide to the metro area's vast array of cross country trails, downhill ski and snowboarding areas, winter walking, snow-shoeing, ice skating, sledding, many other activities & pictorial history; interviewed by Dave Carlson.
Part one of a two part program. The author/publisher teams up with the renowned wood engraver/fine arts pressman, to produce a deluxe hand-made limited edition book entitled "Waterfalls of the Mississippi." Patrick Coleman and Richard Arey talk to Gaylord in his studio about the wood engravings and production of the book.
Part two of a two part program. The production process for the fine arts book "Waterfalls of the Mississippi," continues with a look at the paper making at Cave Paper, binding at Campbell-Logan Bindery , and clamshell box construction by Jill Jevne; also, a pictorial tour of some of Gaylord Schanilec's earlier fine arts press books.
The Listening Point cabin of legendary nature writer Sigurd Olson is the setting for an interview with David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within (University of Minnesota Press). Barton Sutter talks with David, plus testimonials from Sigurd's friends and family.
"The Listening Point" cabin of legendary nature writer Sigurd Olson is the setting for an interview with David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within (University of Minnesota Press). Barton Sutter talks with David, plus testimonials from Sigurd's friends and family.
Walt Bachman, attorney and author of Law v Life: What Lawyers are Afraid to Say About the Legal Profession; interviewed by Psychologist Dr. Daniel Wiener.
Author of "Shadow Mothers: Stories of Adoption and Reunion" (North Star Press), heartfelt stories from ten women who placed a child for adoption and were reunited years later; interviewed by writer Carol Connolly at Children's Home Society of Minnesota.
Delores "Dee" Bainbridge educator at Northland College and Bad River Tribal School, Bad River Ojibwe elder, is speaking Ojibwe, her first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. She explains the complexities of Ojibwe with examples and recites the Lord's Prayer in Ojibwe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Owner of Park Genealogical Books, publishers and distributors of a wide range of genealogy and local history books, and a volunteer at the Genealogy Help Desk at the Minnesota History Center; interviewed by Denise Carlson, Head of Minnesota Historical Society Reference Dept.
David Barnouw, historian and compiler of The Diary of Anne Frank, The Critical Edition, is interviewed by Candy Bartol, a teacher in the Osseo School system.
Charles Bates, nationally-known consultant and lecturer and author of "Pigs Eat Wolves: Going into Partnership With Your Dark Side," is interviewed by Eileen Cavanagh.
Melody Beattie, author of The Lessons of Love: Rediscovering Our Passion For Life When it All Seems Too Hard to Take, along with two books on co-dependency, is interviewed by Lin Maki, Hennepin County Library.
Jim Bedeau, Leech Lake Ojibwe elder who lives in Onigum, is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He tells a story in Ojibwe about vision and how to live a life from a baby forward. He speaks about teaching the children.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Gretchen Beito, author of Coya Come Home, a biography of the only woman from Minnesota elected to Congress, is interviewed by Gretchen Wronka of Hennepin County Library.
Pat Bell, Cat's-paw Press, author of The Pre-Publishing Handbook, talks about the logistics involved in getting a book published; interviewed by Roger Sween, Library Cooperation Specialist.
Patricia J. Bell, publisher and author of Roughing it Elegantly, a camping primer for the Boundary Waters Canoe area, talks with Glenda Martin of Minnesota Women's Press.
Steven DiMenna, Director of "The Great Gatsby" and "Scott and Zelda: The Beautiful Fools" at Great North American History Theatre, talks to playwright Lance Belville and actors Jay Nickerson and Janet Hanson about the two plays which are based on the lives of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
Makoons (Oliver Benjamin) and Zhaawanigiizhigookwe (Millie Benjamin), educator of Ojibwe Language and Culture grades 4 through 12 at Nay Ah Shing School on the Mille Lacs reservation, are speaking Ojibwe, their first language, in interviews for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mrs. Benjamin tells a story in Ojibwe about Wenaboozhoo; Nanabozho and why it is important for children to speak the language and to continue it. Mr. Benjamin speaks about his background and teaching the children.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Makoons (Ole Nickaboine) Educator of Ojibwe Language and Culture grades 4 through 12 at Nay Ah Shing School on the Mille Lacs reservation, Mille Lacs Ojibwe elders speaking Ojibwe,his first language, in interviews for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He speaks about teaching children and teaching them the Ojibwe language.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Bawdwaywidun (Eddie Benton-Benai) was active in the American Indian Movement (AIM), is a member of the Midewiwin Lodge, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe elder, speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He speaks about his birth, name, and family but also history and culture.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Bawdwaywidun (Eddie Benton-Benai) was active in the American Indian Movement (AIM), is a member of the Midewiwin Lodge, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe elder, speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Bawdwaywidun (Eddie Benton-Benai) was active in the American Indian Movement (AIM), is a member of the Midewiwin Lodge, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe elder, speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Film narrator is Joyce Wold. The film is "a spontanous expression of the spirit of the institution by the students and faculty. In their own words it is a joyful reflection of the self image of the school."
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
This film shows footage of the future site of Bethel College and Seminary. Scenes from the dedication ceremony are shown including the installation of a box behind the seminary cornerstone inscribed, "Whom shall I send? Here am I, send me." There is footage of the construction of seminary buildings and interior shots of finished buildings. Individuals identified include but are not limited to: Carl Lundquist, Gordon Johnson, Edwin Omark, Virgil Olson, Reuben Omark, Tony Pierson, Alphin Conrad and Clarence Bass. There is no audio.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
This film is narrated by Jerry Healy. The departments featured include: Speech and Drama, Social Work, Education, and the offices of "The Clarion," Bethel's student newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
This film shows footage of the future site of Bethel College and Seminary. Scenes from the dedication ceremony are shown including the installation of a box behind the seminary cornerstone inscribed, "Whom shall I send? Here am I, send me." There is footage of the construction of seminary buildings and interior shots of finished buildings. Individuals identified include but are not limited to: Carl Lundquist, Gordon Johnson, Edwin Omark, Virgil Olson, Reuben Omark, Tony Pierson, Alphin Conrad and Clarence Bass. There is no audio.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Carl H. Lundquist speaks about the transformative power of a Bethel education on students in the departments of education, ministry, social work and business. Aerial views of Bethel College and Seminary campus on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul and architectural rendering of Arden Hills campus.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Margaret "Sweet Pea" Big George, storyteller, accomplished jingle dress dancer, Big Island First Nations, Ojibwe elder is speaking Ojibwe, her first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Ms. Big George states: When we were let to, we always spoke the language.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Dene E. Billbe, President of Champion Auto Stores and producer of a series of car-care instructional video programs for libraries and schools, is interviewed by P.R. Consultant Pat Lindquist.
Timothy Blade, professor of Design, Housing and Apparel at the University of Minnesota and author of Antique Collecting: A Sensible Guide to its Art and Mystery.
Baseball fan and author and publisher of Having Fun With Baseball Nicknames, featuring biographies, statistics, lingo, trivia, photos and index of over 4000 major league players and their descriptive nicknames (including the Twins' Puck, Herbie, Bruno, Lomba, Sweet Music and the G-Man!); interviewed by author and baseball historian Stew Thornley.
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"
Abdelhafidh Bouassida, Director /Producer from Tunisia, now film instructor at Minneapolis CommunityCollege, is interviewed by Diana Seyb of the WRITE Agency.
Gi Mi Wun (Raining Boyd), army veteran, truck driver retiring in 1978, singer and member of the drum society and Mille Lacs Ojibwe elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Boyd states: As an Indian being helped from the spirits, there is an the understanding of what is being talked about by the Indian.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Harry Boyte, Senior Fellow at Humphrey institute of Public Affairs and author of Commonwealth: A Return to Citizen Politics, is interviewed by Joe Moses.
The internationally renown nature photographer is interviewed at his Ravenwood studio near Ely. Richard Arey talks with Jim about Chased By the Light (NorthWord Press), plus Minnesota: Images of Home, White Wolf, and his National Geographic photo essays.
Former Director of the Bell Museum of Natural History, author/illustrator of "The Reptiles and Amphibians of Minnesota," and wildlife painter/illustrator for "The Birds of Minnesota," interviewed by editor/author Bob Janssen. Also: Scott Lanyon of the Bell Museum of Natural History.
1992 MIDWEST BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS- Part 2 "The Best in Non-Fiction Book Publishing" - Cynthia Leines interviews MBA Awards Chair Marlin Bree about the winning books and the awards; Donna Montgomery of St. John's Publishing and Marshall Johnson of Fortress Publishing discuss their book awards and publishing activities.
Breining, Greg;Hauser, Susan Carol;Amato, Joseph;Blcklock, Nadine
Date Created:
1998
Description:
Special Readings from Book Award nominees: Greg Breining reading from Minnesota; Susan Carol Hauser from Sugartime; Joseph Amato from Golf Beats Us All (and So We Love It); and Nadine Blacklock from Fifteen Years in a Photographer's Life, plus awards to Paul Gruchow and Bill Truesdale at the annual event at the Minnesota History Center.
Author of "The Tree of Red Stars" (Milkweed Editions), a debut novel about growing up in South America at a time of increasing threats of terrorism from the government; interviewed by Glenda Martin, Minnesota Women's Press.
Dan Buettner, adventurer and author of "Sovietrek," a fascinating recollection of one of several bicycle treks and cultural explorations he has undertaken throughout the world; interviewed by anthroplogist and author Jack Weatherford.
Loeung Bun grew up in Mongkol Borei and Battambang in Cambodia. Orphaned at 16, he taught himself to be a musician. He plays a number of Cambodian stringed instruments. He traveled with a band and was living in Sisophon with his family when the Khmer Rouge came to power in 1975. The family was separated and Loeung Bun's life was spared so he could play music in performances by the Khmer Rouge. Cambodians in the audience were often killed as part of the performances. From 1979 to December 1981, he lived in a number of Thai refugee camps, then he came to Minnesota. He describes being taken advantage of by sponsor and a landlord. His wife and two daughters currently live in the United States. His son still lives in Cambodia.
Newsreel film dated 1931 includes scenes of downtown Glenwood businesses, business people, churches, and resorts, and the national tour of the 20 Millionth Ford automobile. The newsreel was commissioned by Henry Longaker of the Glenwood Theater to promote tourism to Lake Minnewaska. The film crew spent at least a week in Glenwood. This 13-minute reel is footage of particular interest to a local audience. It is a copy reel on 35 millimeter nitrate film without visible splicing.
Susan Carlson, Minnesota's First Lady and Executive Editor of Minnesota Times and Tastes Cookbook, present and past recipes from the Governor's Mansion, is interviewed by Pat Lindquist with a cooking demonstration by Chef Kenneth Grogg.
Senior Editor of the Ely Echo newspaper and author of "Born to Pull" (Pfeifer-Hamilton), a thorough and beautifully illustrated (by Gail de Marcken) book about the sport and the dogs that are used for sled dog racing and touring, with interesting insights and anecdotes from mushers, a 1999 Minnesota Book Award nomillee; interviewed by Stuart Osthoff, publ0isher of Boundary Waters Journal magazine and avid musher. Bob is also the author of Root Beer Lady and Tales from Jackpine Bob; he is shown mushing with some of Stu & Michelle Osthoff's sled dogs.
Founder and CEO of LeaderSource, an international leadership and coaching firm in Minneapolis, and author of Leadership From the Inside Out, a practical guide for personal and leadership transformation; interviewed by Dave Elmstrom, staff writer with Twin Cities Business Monthly. Also: Sarah Bell Haberman of Haberman and Associates talks about her role in the marketing and promotion of the book.
No Limits For Women Artists... a project to support and encourage women in the arts; Betsy Damon hosts a discussion with artists Audrey Cenedella, Beth Grossman and Jane Loechler.
Thaly Chhour was displaced from her home village during the fighting that preceded the Khmer Rouge regime. She moved with her family to Phnom Penh City where they lived until 1975. She was 14 when the Khmer Rouge came to power. Her father and brothers died in 1976. Her sisters and mother survived, despite starvation and repeated illnesses, but were not better off in the refugee camps near the Thai-Cambodian border. After they arrived at Khao I Dang refugee camp, they were sponsored to come to the United States. Chhour describes her experience adapting to life in Minnesota.
Ray Christensen, Minnesota Gophers sportscaster, former WCCO Radio announcer, and author of Golden Memories, with baseball historian and author Stew Thornley, are interviewed by Dave Gade.
Albert Churchill, ceremonial drum keeper, spiritual leader and Midewiwin member, Mille Lacs Ojibwe elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He states: I like our language; I like to sit and talk, and I like to sit and listen.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Mille Lacs Ojibwe elder Naawigiizis (Jim Clark) is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. He worked for Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis from 1953, in purchasing and into a warehouse firm distributing to hospitals. Mr. Clark states about the Spirit: I wonder if he will listen to us when we are speaking a different language, when we use the white man's language.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Edward Cleary, Attorney and author of "Beyond the Burning Cross: The First Amendment and the Landmark R.A.V. Case," a book about the St. Paul cross-burning incident, is interviewed by Attorney Tom Nelson.
