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26. Interview with Jeanie Hill, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Plainview, Minnesota

Creator:
Hill, Jeanie
Date Created:
2018-08-17
Description:
Jeanie Hill is a farmer near Elba. She shares about her letter she werote in college to Richard J. Dorer and the friendshp that began with him. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

27. Interview with Jane Morton Galetto, Charles Morton and Peter Galetto, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Morton Galetto, Jane; Morton, Charles; Galetto, Peter
Date Created:
2018-07-14
Description:
Jane Morton Galetto and her uncle, Charles Morton, and husband Peter Galetto, share family stories about Minnesota conservation icon Richard J. Dorer. Charles is a nephew of Richard J. Dorer and Jane is a great niece. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

28. Interview with Jill Backes; John Brogan, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Backes, Jill; Brogan, John
Date Created:
2018-05-10
Description:
Jill Backes shares about being a middle school teacher with St. Charles Public Schools and organizing the sixth grade camp for more than 20 years. John Brogan assists with sixth grade camp. He participated in the very first sixth grade camp when he was in junior high school. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

29. Interivew with Margaret Kronebusch; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Kronebusch, Margaret
Date Created:
2018-03-15
Description:
Margaret was 101 years old at the time of this interview. She shared memories farming and raising her family in the Whitewater Valley.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

30. Interview with Andrea Richards, Ruth Ann Collins, Melissa Bernhard, Megan Block and Ashley Kinniry, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Mankato, Minnesota

Creator:
Richards, Andrea
Date Created:
2017-12-12
Description:
Andrea Richards and Ruth Ann Collins and their families share about their group of divorced women who have created memorable camping traditions each year at Whitewater State Park. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

31. Interview with Jill Veerkamp; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Veerkamp, Jill
Date Created:
2017-11-29
Description:
Jill was the editor for the St. Charles Press at the time of this interview and shared memories about former editor, L. A. Warming, and his role in lobbying for the establishment of Whitewater State Park in 1919.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

32. Interview with Dave Palmquist and Kathy Palmquist, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Palmquist, Dave; Palmquist, Kathy
Date Created:
2017-09-06
Description:
Dave Palmquist shares about his 38-year career as a naturalist at Whitewater State Park. His wife, Kathy Palmquist, shares about her experiences as a school teacher bringing students to Whitewater State Park. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

33. Interview with Elaine Holst, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Wabasha, Minnesota

Creator:
Holst, Elaine
Date Created:
2017-08-31
Description:
Elaine Holst shares information about how her grandparents homesteaded in the Whitewater Valley, the many floods she experienced, and the legacy of conservation farming she and her husband established. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

34. Interview with Gene McGarry, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
McGarry, Gene
Date Created:
2017-08-27
Description:
Gene McGarry shares his experiences of being a Whitewater State Park ranger and the historic flood of 2007. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

35. Interview with Arash Shambayati, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Shabayati, Arash
Date Created:
2017-08-27
Description:
Arash Shambayati is an Iranian refugee who discovered trout fishing at Whitewater State Park in the 1970s. He shares how the park has changed. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

36. Interview with Mike Siebenaler; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Siebenaler, Mike
Date Created:
2017-08-25
Description:
Mike shared memories growing up in the Whitewater area and talks about his mother, Olivia Kronebusch, who was born and raised in the valley.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

37. Interivew with Mike Mauer; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Mauer, Mike
Date Created:
2017-08-25
Description:
Mike's family has lived in the Whitewater Valley since 1890. Mike shared memories growing up in the valley and the family business at Mauer Brothers Tavern in Elba, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

38. Interview with Lee Ragan; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Ragan, Lee
Date Created:
2017-08-24
Description:
Lee shared memories her pathway to becoming a biologist and her role as a Park Ranger at Whitewater State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

39. Interview with Lois Sletten and Evertt Johnson ; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Sletten, Lois and Johnson, Evertt
Date Created:
2017-08-23
Description:
Lois and her brother, Everett Johnson, share about growing up in the Whitewater Area and history stories they were told about the area. Lois also talks about her husband, Jim Sletten, who was a forest ranger and park manager.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

40. Interview with Ken Heaser, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Minneiska, Minnesota

Creator:
Heaser, Ken
Date Created:
2017-08-23
Description:
Ken Heaser is a retired Building & Grounds crew leader at Whitewater State Park and former Mayor of Minneiska. He shares stories about growing up in the area and his long career at the park. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

41. Interview with Peg Bauernfeind, Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Baernfeind, Peg
Date Created:
2017-08-16
Description:
Peg Bauernfeind is an author who discovered the Whitewater Valley after living near the park for more than 30 years. She shares the history of the Whitewater Valley from her book titled, ""Return to Backyard Canyon."" The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

42. Interview with Aishat Adedayo; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Adedayo, Aishat
Date Created:
2017-08-13
Description:
Aishat was born in Nigeria and shared memories visiting Whitewater State Park and organizing youth leadership activities for her peers.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

43. Interview with Myra McKay and family; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
McKay, Myra
Date Created:
2017-08-12
Description:
Myra shared memories raising her family in St. Charles and memories of golfing at Whitewater State Park and the Boy Scout camporees.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

44. Interview with Frank Siebenaler; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Siebenaler, Frank
Date Created:
2017-08-08
Description:
Frank shared memories growing up in the Whitewater area, working at Whitewater State Park during college, and talks about his father, Alex, who farmed in the Whitewater Valley and later led soil conservation tours of the Whitewater Valley.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

45. Interview with Chia Vang; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Vang, Chia
Date Created:
2017-08-01
Description:
Chia shares memories about camping and exploring Whitewater State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

46. Interview with John Weiss; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Weiss, John
Date Created:
2017-07-27
Description:
John wrote the Outdoor Column for the Rochester Bulletin for decades and spent a lot of time fishing and hunting in the Whitewater Valley. He shared memories his experiences in the valley and his collaborations with former park naturalist, Dave Palmquist.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

47. Interivew with Curt Buck; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Buck, Curt
Date Created:
2017-07-27
Description:
Curt was a boy scout in the 1960s and participated in the Scout Camporees held at Whitewater State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

48. Interview with John Dilly, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Dilly, John
Date Created:
2017-07-16
Description:
John Dilly tells a tale like no other in this interview that recalls his first car, a 1941 Chevy, bought for $30, the birth of penicillin, and reminds us to stop and smell the flowers.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

49. Interview with Anne Morse; Whitewater State Park Oral History Project, Altura, Minnesota

Creator:
Morse, Anne
Date Created:
2017-07-16
Description:
Anne grew up in the Winona area and shared memories her father, Marius Morse, who was an early naturalist at Whitewater State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

50. Interview with Joe Kempf, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Kempf, Joe
Date Created:
2017-07-07
Description:
Ever heard of an "eppah" birthday? It's a personal joke Joe will let you in on. Take a listen and get inspired to create your next joke a state park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories
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