Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Glenn E. Kelley on his life and legal and judicial career. Kelley was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1981 and served until 1990. Part one of the interview recorded on January 29, 1990 and part two was recorded on August 16, 1990. Interviewed by Steve Young at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Sandy Keith as part of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society's oral history project. Keith was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1989 and was Chief Justice from 1990 to 1998. Subjects discussed: His childhood in Rochester, Minnesota near the Mayo Clinic, and his mother's influence; his experiences at Amherst; race and the law; the selection of U.S. Supreme Court Justices; his experiences with family law; being in the Legislature; the creation of the Minnesota Court of Appeals; his experiences being on the Minnesota Supreme Court and the role of the courts.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Maynard Pirsig on his legal and judicial career. Maynard Pirsig was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1942 and served for three months to finish the term of the late Justice Royal A. Stone. Subjects discussed: his legal career and his views on the role of the judiciary. Interviewed by Steve Young.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Peter Popovich as part of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society's oral history project. Popovich was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1987 and was Chief Justice from 1989 to 1990. Subjects discussed: his early decision to become a lawyer; growing up on the Iron Range in the 1920's and 1930's; being the son of an immigrant; his experiences as a lawyer, a legislator, and a judge.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Wahl on her legal and judicial career. E. Wahl was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1977 and served until 1994. Subjects discussed: her childhood, family life and education, her early career, and her experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Laura Cooper in Justice Wahl's chambers.
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.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John J. Todd on his legal and judicial career. John J. Todd was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1972 and served until 1985. Subjects discussed: his childhood and family, his legal career, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by John Brian at the Minnesota Judicial Center.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Sheran on his legal and judicial career. Sheran was first appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court as an Associate Justice in 1963 and served until 1970. He was reappointed to the Court as Chief Justice in 1973 and served until 1981. Subjects discussed: his education and experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Tim Baland at the Minnesota Judicial Center.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Walter Rogosheske on his legal and judicial career. He was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1962 and served until 1980. Subjects discussed: his family and childhood, education, early career, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Randall Tietjen at the Minnesota Judicial Center.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Sandra Gardebring as part of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society's oral history project. Gardebring was a justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1991 to 1998. Subjects discussed: her childhood in North Dakota; her decision to attend law school; her entry into Minnesota state politics; her views on feminism; her experiences on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
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.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John J. Todd on his legal and judicial career. John J. Todd was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1972 and served until 1985. Subjects discussed: his childhood and family, his legal career, his experiences as a judge, and his life after the Supreme Court. Interviewed by Tom Boyd and Justice Paul Anderson at the studio of Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Edward Stringer on his legal and judicial career. Edward C. Stringer was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1994. He retired from the Court in 2002 and continued to work as a private attorney until he retired fully in 2011. Subjects discussed: his lawyer ancestors, his legal career, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Tom Boyd and Justice Paul Anderson at the studio of Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
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.
