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1. Interview with Lawrence Yetka, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Yetka, Lawrence Robert, 1924-2017
Date Created:
1990-12-20
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Yetka. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1993. Subjects covered: his childhood, lawyers and public service, Hubert Humphrey, political history, and being on the Court. Interviewed by law professor Steve Young.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

2. Interview with Lawrence Yetka, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, Cloquet, Minnesota

Creator:
Yetka, Lawrence Robert, 1924-2017
Date Created:
2014-10
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Yetka. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1993. Subjects covered: his father and some history of Cloquet, Minnesota politics in the 1920s-1930s, his time in the Legislature, his years on the Court, his life after leaving the Court, and more political history. Interviewed by attorney Tom Boyd and retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul H. Anderson.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

3. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Anton Treuer, Hinckley, Minnesota

Creator:
Treuer, Anton, 1969-
Date Created:
1999-05-13
Description:
Waagosh (Anton Treuer), Bemidji State University Professor of Languages and Ethnic Studies, Indian Studies, and Director of American Indian Resource Center, an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Ojibwe, is speaking Ojibwe in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Dr. Treuer stated: "Approximately ten years ago I did not know how to speak Indian. But now when I lay down to sleep in the evening I dream in Indian."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

4. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Anton Treuer, Hinckley, Minnesota

Creator:
Treuer, Anton, 1969-
Date Created:
1999-05-13
Description:
Waagosh (Anton Treuer), Bemidji State University Professor of Languages and Ethnic Studies, Indian Studies, and Director of American Indian Resource Center, an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Ojibwe, is speaking Ojibwe in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Dr. Treuer stated: "Approximately ten years ago I did not know how to speak Indian. But now when I lay down to sleep in the evening I dream in Indian."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

5. Interview with Edward Toussaint, Jr., Minnesota Court of Appeals Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Toussaint, Edward, Jr., 1941-
Date Created:
2017-08-28
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Edward Toussaint, Jr. on his life and his legal and judicial career. He was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1995, becoming Chief Judge less than a month later. He retired in 2011, then served as a senior judge. The interview covers his family background and education, his early teaching career, law school, segregation and the civil rights movement, being a workers' compensation judge, a district court judge, being appointed to the Court of Appeals and then appointed Chief Judge, and his thoughts about the courts.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

6. Interview with Esther Tomljanovich 2010, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Tomljanovich, Esther Jeanne Moellering, 1931-
Date Created:
2010-12-16
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

7. Interview with Esther Tomljanovich 1998, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Tomljanovich, Esther Jeanne Moellering, 1931-
Date Created:
1998-08-10
Description:
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, law school,the Revisor of Statutes Office, women in law, being a trial judge and being on the Supreme Court, and her thoughts for her future.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

8. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Robert Strong, Nett Lake, Minnesota

Creator:
Strong, Robert, 1934-2012
Date Created:
1999-07-30
Description:
Magee-Macoons (Robert Strong), enrolled Bois Forte elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Strong addresses the importance of the Ojibwe language and its survival for the younger generation. He tells a story in Ojibwe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

9. Interview with John Stensrud, Brainerd, Minnesota

Creator:
Stensrud, John
Date Created:
1988-03-09
Description:
Interview with John Stensrud. He relates some of his personal history and memories from his life.
Contributing Institution:
Crow Wing County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

10. Interview with Elsa Stensrud, Brainerd, Minnesota

Creator:
Stensrud, Elsa
Date Created:
1987-12-16
Description:
Interview with Elsa Stensrud. She relates some of her personal and family history as well as memories from her life.
Contributing Institution:
Crow Wing County Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

11. "Your University St. Cloud State Today" promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1994
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

12. "Your University SCSU Today" promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1991?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

13. Promotional video for Prospective Students 1987, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1987
Description:
Promotional video created to give prospective students and often their parents a view regarding St. Cloud State's academic programs, services, student activities, faculty, and facilities.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

14. Promotional video for Prospective Students 1988, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1988
Description:
Promotional video created to give prospective students and often their parents a view regarding St. Cloud State's academic programs, services, student activities, faculty, and facilities.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

15. Promotional video for Prospective Students 2000, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
2000
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

16. President Robert Wick's inugural address, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1966-10-29
Description:
Video documenting the inauguration of St. Cloud State's 14th president Robert Wick. The video features a portion of Wick's inaugural address.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

17. President Robert Wick's inauguration ceremony, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1966-10-29
Description:
Video documenting the inauguration of St. Cloud State's 14th president Robert Wick. The video features the introduction of Wick as president, the presentation of the presidential medallion, the receiving line after the ceremony, and the procession to start the ceremony.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

18. "My School Along the River's Edge" promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1998?
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

19. "Library for a New Century" promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1998?
Description:
Video offering a 3-D computer generated view of the James W. Miller Resources Center as it would look when construction was completed
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

20. James W. Miller Resources Center 5th anniversary celebration, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
2005-09-16
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

21. James W. Miller Resources Center dedication, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
2000-10-21
Description:
Video documenting the dedication of the James W. Miller Resources Center featuring many speakers including St. Cloud State president Roy Saigo, Learning Resources and Technology Services dean Kristi Tornquist, donor James W. Miller, faculty member Judy Foster, and science fiction author Ray Bradbury.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

22. "Husky Identity" promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
2009
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

23. College of Education promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1992
Description:
Promotional video created to give College of Education students and often their parents a view regarding the academic educational programs and career as a teacher
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

24. "Career Planning at St. Cloud State University," promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1980?
Description:
Promotional video for St. Cloud State students to help them learn more abou the types of programs and majors offered in each of the schools and colleges.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

25. "A Tradition of Excellence and Opportunity," promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
1996
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

26. "A Degree of Difference" promotional video, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Cloud State University
Date Created:
2003
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
St. Cloud State University
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

27. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Marlene Stately, Hinckley, Minnesota

Creator:
Stately, Marlene Robinson, 1941-
Date Created:
1999-03-12
Description:
Enrolled Leech Lake elder Anangookwe (Marlene Stately) is speaking Ojibwe, her first language (transcribed by Nancy Jones), in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. She has worked at the Arrowhead Community College, teaching Ojibwe language and at Niigane Immersion Schoo, and Bug O Nay Ge Shing School. She states, "Our children come first, so that they can listen to the way we speak."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

28. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Larry Smallwood, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Creator:
Smallwood, Larry
Date Created:
1999-02-04
Description:
Amik O'Gaabaw (Larry Smallwood), director of language and culture for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and enrolled Mille Lacs elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview (transcribed by Daniel Jones) for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Smallwood is often asked to tell stories in Ojibwe. He begins with, ""We have teachings that tell us about the different seasons.""
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

29. Interview with John Simonett, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Simonett, John Edward, 1924-2011
Date Created:
1997-06-24
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John Simonett. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1980 until 1994. Subjects covered: his early life and education, practicing law, and being on the Supreme Court. The interview concludes with some clarifications of names and questions. Interviewed by his daughter, Judge Martha Simonett.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

30. Interview with Marianne Short, Minnesota Court of Appeals Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Short, Marianne Dolores, 1951-
Date Created:
2017-09-21
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Marianne D. Short on her life and her legal and judicial career. She was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1988, leaving in 2000 to return to private practice. The interview covers her family background, her experiences as a woman in law school, being in the attorney general's office, and being on the Court of Appeals.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

31. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Julie Shingobe, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Creator:
Shingobe, Julie, 1929-2004
Date Created:
1999-05-12
Description:
Amikogaabowiikwe (Julie Shingobe), college graduate, chemical dependency counselor, member of the Grand Medicine Society/Midewiwin, and enrolled Mille Lacs elder is speaking Ojibwe, her first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Ms. Shingobe speaks of her birth and what she was taught. She remembered: "We were terrified of the nuns, we did not want to be there."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

32. Interview with George Scott, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Scott, George Matthew, 1922-2006
Date Created:
1996-09
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice George Scott on his life and legal and judicial career. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1987. Subjects covered: his early life, his time as the Hennepin County Attorney, civil rights, his years on the Supreme Court, and some of his life after he left the Court. Interviewed by Dan Scott, Justice Scott's eldest son.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

33. Interview with Willard Nelson (1914- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2010-12-10
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

34. Interview with Wesley Morris (1941- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2011-10-07
Description:
The oral history of Wes Morris describes life in the woods as a child in Schroeder, Minnesota. Morris describes unusual childhood punishment, the sulfur treatment for scabies and the teachings of Uncle Tord and Aunt Vivian Johnson. He recalls homesteader family survival with gardening, canning, trapping and hunting. Morris tells bear, moose and fisher stories, and describes how he heard the call ""see the world, join the Navy"" and served 20 years in the Navy. This interview was conducted by Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

35. Interview with Patti Nelson (1929- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2009-09-29
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

36. Interview with Maybelle Skou (1911- ) and Beverly Johnson (1934- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2008-09-30
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

37. Interview with Larry Johnson (1946-2011), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-09-07
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

38. Interview with Joyce Krueger (1927- ) and Joyce Taylor (1927- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2008-10-28
Description:
The oral history of Joyce Krueger and Joyce Taylor provides detailed description of running their family resort, The North Hotel in Tofte, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

39. Interview with George Nelson (1925- ) and Wayne Johnson (1921- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

40. Interview with Florence Wehseler (1926- ) and Henry Wehseler (1921-), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2010-11-03
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

41. Interview with Eileen Hall Netland (1923- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-04-17
Description:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

42. Interview Burton Kreitlow (1917-2010) and Doris Kreitlow, Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
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.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

43. Tour of equipment and personnel of the Rochester Fire Station on Broadway Street, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1966
Description:
Black-and-white silent film shows the exterior and interior of the Broadway Avenue fire station with firemen doing various tasks.The following events take place: (00:29) Bob Laack tests the air pressure in the tires on a fire truck. (00:54) The Maxim Aerial #1 ladder truck had a battery that swung out and was regularly tested. (01:27) Fireman Walt Clark is working on one of the many reports that needed to be completed after each incidence. (01:47) Jerry Jerabek checks over the paperwork. (02:16) The 1960 Bean fire truck is seen pulling out of the fire station. (02:28) The Diamond TT truck, Engine 11, hooks up to a fire hydrant to get water. (02:42) Firefighter Elgin Norman is pulling out fire hose. (03:02) Paul Clark holds a nozzle and demonstrates how water sprays from the hose. (03:24) The many dials and gauges firemen needed to monitor on the fire truck.(04:02) Firemen test the hoses. (04:42) The Maxim Aerial tillered ladder truck, which was eventually sold to East Grand Forks, does a practice drive. (04:52) Harvey Miller throws a chock under the wheels of the Maxim truck and Virg Nielsen pushes it completely under. (05:07) The aerial ladder is raised for training. The ladder truck was built in West Germany and assembled in Connecticut. A couple was hired to drive it to Minnesota. Lester Christopherson is at the end of the ladder. (06:53) The 1951 Ware LaFrance truck exits the fire station on Broadway. (07:07) The 1960 John Bean truck backs into the station on Broadway. There were no cabs on fire trucks at that time. (07:52) Hoses were laid out on the floor at Fire Station #2 to be carefully loaded back onto a truck. (08:24) Ken Chase on the bed of the truck with Bob Lovett, on the left, reloading hoses and Marv McGowan assisting. (08:57) Fireman Lester does Monday checks on the 1920 Arends Fox engine. (09:20) Closeups of the exterior of ladder truck #32, the American LaFrance. (10:01) Exterior images of Engine No. 31. (10:11) Bob Johnson sits at the alarm dispatch station, receiving calls and sending out the fire trucks as needed. (10:35) Firefighter Buzz Alexander is shown in conversation at the fire station.(10:40) Jerry Lenner is standing by the firefighter's lockers. (10:58) When a call comes in, firefighters sprint to their gear. Elgin Springen and Bob Wood put on their gear. Some men slide down the pole from upstairs to reach the trucks quickly. (11:34) Jerry Jerabek checks out the generator at the fire station. (12:06) Harvey Miller, called a mechanical genius by Chief Mertz, fixes a carburetor on a fire truck. (12:26) The on-duty firemen sit down for a quick meal of stew and Wonder bread. On the bottom right, and going counterclockwise around the table is Kerm Bormann, Lyle Bateman, Tom Beagle, Mark Riess Sr., Buzz Alexander (coming through the door with the sweater on). Don Johnson is on the left side, wearing glasses.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

44. Simulated rescue by the Rochester Fire Department, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1950 - 1960
Description:
Color film with sound created in conjunction with the Red Cross and United Fund to show how vital the fire department rescue squad is becaue they are trained in first aid and water rescue by the Red Cross. A dispatch station, firefighters using a pole to get to the fire trucks and a fire truck heading north on Broadway street are featured. The film was designed to encourage fundraising for the Red Cross through the United Fund.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

45. Short clips of rural and city fires in Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1955 - 1963
Description:
Black-and-white silent film showing various rural and city fires that occured in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Firefighters and the various equipment they used to fight the fires is shown. The following events take place during the film: ( 00:00) Remains of a farmhouse burned to the ground. (01:45) Firefighters work at a house fire in Rochester, Minnesota about 1958. Gold Cross ambulances are waiting and a Diamond TT fire truck is visible. (02:34) Firefighters put out a fire at the Rochester Civic Theatre. (03:25) Remains of a barn and miscellaneous farm equipment after being destroyed by fire. Smoldering hay piles are seen. (04:35) A rural barn fire in progress, with firefighters attempting to put the fire out. A farmer is seen rescuing pigs. (05:26) A barn fully engulfed in flames with several firetrucks visible. Firefighters are battling a smoldering haystack and people are pulling equipment and livestock from the barn. (06:17) Grass fire in rural Olmsted County. (07:03) Firefighters battle a rural house and garage fire at the Donald Ramthun homestead, 1518 22nd Street SE, Rochester, Minnesota. (07:41) Tommy Thompson is on the left. (08:07) A fire truck and crew from from Elgin Township respond to a rural house fire. (08:43) Firefighters hose down a hay and barn fire. (09:04) Fireman Jack Toogood chops into the side of the building. (09:58) A fully engulfed house fire with bystanders watching. Firefighters hose down nearby buildings to keep them from burning. (10:09) An example of a ""bean gun"" nozzle, technology of the 1950s that was supposed to be low volume, high pressure, but firemen say it didn't work very well. (10:49) Smoldering remains of a barn fire. (11:29) A short training clip with sound, possibly from the U.S. Forest Service, showing a fire watch tower and sand caster and explaining how forest fires are fought. (12:38) The R. W. Gregerson rural house is shown fully engulfed in fire with saved belongings outside. Firefighters hose down other nearby buildings to keep the fire from spreading. (13:52) An injured bystander is treated and taken away in a Gold Cross ambulance. (14:44) Remains of a barn fire and burning hay mound are watched by farmers. An Elgin Township fire truck is at the scene. (15:50) Firefighters fight a hay stack and barn fire. [Firefighters watching commented, ""Many barns and hay stacks burned because they put up green hay, which would spontaneously combust after a while.""] (16:30) The exterior of Horton's Recreation and a bakery at the bottom of the Opera House building are seen. Fire damage in an apartment inside the building is shown. (17:09) Firefighters battle a house fire at night. A fireman hits out a window with a hatchet [Firemen commented, ""They all carried hatchets back then.""] (17:58) Fire at a large industrial building. The Salvation Army Emergency Canteen truck serves coffe to the firefighters. (18:50) Bystanders and firefigthers are at a house fire. The 1960 Bean Firetruck is seen. (19:38) Evening shot of a fully engulfed barn fire. (20:22) Firefighters start a house on fire for training purposes. (21:01) Evening shots of the Princess Cafe, Baby Roy's Restaurant, and Stevenson's department store fire. A firefighter puts on an oxygen mask before entering the building. (21:49) Rural location of Fire No. 429 is the remains of a house gutted by fire. (22:38) Firefighters put out a garage fire whild children and other bystanders are nearby. It appears some children are accusing one child of playing with matches and starting the fire. (23:17) A nighttime fire.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

46. Set up of the Maxim ladder fire truck, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1952 - 1960
Description:
Black-and-white silent film demonstrating how a Maxim ladder fire truck was set up and evaluated. It was filmed at the Silver Lake fire station. There is a tower at that station that was built specifically for training about 1952. There are also some shots of the canoes and bridge across Seventh Street northeast. The following events take place during the film: (00:47) Elgin Norman finishes the final nozzle set up. (01:38) Mike Braun is at the foot of the ladder. (01:50) Jerry Jerbek is on the right rolling wire.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

47. Pennington barn burning exercise by the Rochester Fire Department, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1970?
Description:
Color silent film shows the Rochester Fire Department deploying trucks and a portable water tank to fight a blaze in a barn. The barn was donated by the Pennington's for this training exercise. The following events take place during the film. (02:21) Chief Ollie Mertz in the green shirt on the right. (06:57) Jerry Kokovich, safety inspector is in the blue suit coat. (07:10) Fireman Fanning sticks his head out of the burned roof of the barn. (07:58) Fireman Eischen is running away from the barn with his gear.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

48. Men taking the firefighters written exam and physical test, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1975
Description:
Color film with no sound. Tables are set up in a city garage for the potential candidates to take the written civil service test for part of the exam to be a Rochester firefighter. The physical portion of the test is done at Soldier's Field track and includes running, long jump, high jump, and pull ups.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

49. Hotel Norton Fire with a survivor interview, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1967-02-06
Description:
Black-and-white, mostly silent, film of firefighters battling the blaze at the 52 year-old Norton Hotel on February 6, 1967. The hotel was located on the edge of the Zumbro River, on Second Street Southeast. Several people were injured as they jumped to escape the flames and several people were found dead in their rooms the following day. The firefighters were hampered by the extreme cold weather, with a high temperature of 12 degrees below zero, and ice that formed over everything. The hotel had no sprinkler system and the fire provided impetus to install sprinklers in businesses. The following events take place in the film: (00:27) Fire Chief Ollie Mertz in the white coat. (01:42) When ladder truck #32 arrives, it was driver Bill Haas' first day on the job. (02:00) Fireman with his hat off is Bob Fanning. (03:37) Firemen Buske and Mertz drinking coffee. (03:43) Survivor Wayne describes how he got out of the hotel and there is sound for his interview. (05:04) February 7th, 1967 investigators are able to clear those who were killed from the building and start looking for causes of the blaze.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies

50. Grass fire that also affected an electrical substation on Highway 63 south of Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Fire Department
Date Created:
1950 - 1960
Description:
Color silent film of a grass fire along Highway 63 ditches, just to the south of Rochester, and how firemen are attempting to put out the fire. The following events take place in the film: (00:41) A People's Electric Company truck and employee are watering down an electrical pole that was scorched. (00:52) Fireman John Loftus in one the right in the grey uniform. 1:28 Fireman Sizer is carrying a shovel across the burned area.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Public Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Home Movies
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