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2201. Interview with Clair O. Haugen, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Haugen, Clair O.
Description:
Life long Minnesota resident Dr. Clair Haugen has been the Director of the Concordia College theater program since 1960. He discusses the theaters history, growth and development, recollections of people and productions and the philosophy that governs the Concordia College theater program.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2202. Interview with Delmar J. Hansen, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Hansen, Delmar J
Description:
Dr. Delmar Hansen is director of the theatre program at Moorhead State University for 30 years, gives his assessment of a number of regional and local literary figures. He also describes some of the changes since he came to Moorhead State University in 1958 such as there was no real theatre program. He is the Chairman and a professor in the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2203. Interview with Frederick G. Walsh, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Walsh, Frederick G.
Description:
Dr. Frederick Walsh discusses his years as a theatre teacher at North Dakota State University, Fargo. Dr. Walsh discusses his interests in outdoor drama, production at Medora, old and new theaters at NDSU, and his philosophy on the role of the theater in the lives of students.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2204. Interview with George and Hazelle Nassif, Regional Oral History Project, Fargo, North Dakota

Creator:
Nassif, Hazelle; Nassif, George
Description:
Hazelle and George Nassif were prime movers in Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater. George discusses his early interest in acting, his support of the F-M Community Theater and how some of the financial difficulties were overcome. The construction of the new theater building in Island Park, with labor donated by the Labor Union, is discussed by Hazelle.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2205. Interview with H. B. Teichmann, Regional Oral History Project, Fargo, North Dakota

Creator:
Teichmann, H. B.
Description:
H.B. Teichmann was 89 years old at the time of this interview. He describes his love of theatre and his training at the Academy of Theatre Arts in New York. He is famous for his character bits and has been in 20-30 Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre productions, working under a number of our resident directors.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2206. Interview with Hildergarde Kraus, Regional Oral History Project, Fargo, North Dakota

Creator:
Kraus, Hildergarde
Description:
Mrs. Hildergarde Kraus, a well-known local organist, describes her musical training at a boarding school in Bismarck, North Dakota, and at the Dakota Conservatory of Music in Fargo. She discusses playing for silent movies and vaudeville and traces the events in her twenty-eight year career as organist for WDAY.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2207. Interview with James O'Rourke, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
O'Rourke, James
Description:
James ORourke was born in Langdon, North Dakota in 1933. He went to Concordia College for history and art and spent 1957-1960 in Europe. Mr. O'Rourke opened the Rourke Gallery in 1960. It later merged with the Red River Arts Center to form the Plains Art Museum. He discusses community support for the gallery, participating artists, and the growing collection.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2208. Interview with June Dobervich, Regional Oral History Project, Fargo, North Dakota

Creator:
Dobervich, June
Description:
June Dobervich describes her activities with both the Little Country Theatre at North Dakota State University and the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre. She discusses such factors as the costs of theater production, the types of productions, participants in the program, and the achievements of Alfred G. Arvold.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2209. Interview with Ken J. Frolund, Regional Oral History Project, Fargo, North Dakota

Creator:
Frolund, Ken J.
Description:
Ken J. Frolund tells of his introduction to the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre and his involvement in set building and administration not only for the theatre but also for the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2210. Interview with Lance Johnson, Regional Oral History Project, Fargo, ND

Creator:
Johnson, Lance
Description:
Lance Johnson discusses his career as an organ builder and restorer, and comments on the use of organs in area churches, theatres, etc.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2211. Interview with Mildred Heifort, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Heifort, Mildred
Description:
At age eighty-three, Mrs. Mildred Heifort discusses a variety of topics related to her home business as a seamstress, including needlework, spinning, natural dyes, needle weaving, wall hangings, lamp shapes, and the collecting, repairing and dressing of dolls. Mrs. Heifort is the creator of the Red River Historical Dolls, a major collection of dolls with historic and ethnic costumes, now a part of the Clay County Historical Society collection.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2212. Interview with Rhoda Hansen, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead, Minnesota

Creator:
Hansen, Rhoda
Description:
Mrs. Rhoda Hansen teaches English at Fargo North High School. She discusses her involvement in the Moorhead State University theatre program which her husband directs, Dr. Delmar J. Hansen. She discusses how she became involved with the theatre programs, the role she sees theatre playing in the community, and some of the problems the students and program have encountered.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2213. Interview with Ted Larson, Regional Oral History Project, Moorhead Minnesota

Creator:
Larson, Ted
Description:
Ted Larson, Assistant Professor of Speech/Director of Critical Film Studies, has been teaching at MSU since 1968. He is also the managing director for the Straw Hat Players. Mr. Larson discusses his family background and how this background influences his career. He also evaluates some major films.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Education Commission
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

2214. Large group of unidentified people, Winona, Minnesota

Description:
Large group of unidentified people in Winona.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2215. Leight Press Building, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Huntley, Ben A.
Description:
Black and white photograph of Leight Press Building with two horse drawn wagons filled with sacks to be delivered to Leight Press.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2216. Majestic Theatre Vaudeville camper, unknown location

Description:
Advertisement for the Huntley show on a postcard with an image of Howard Huntley "I'm Growing so's my Pa's Show"
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2217. Matt Chapik's Band, Big Stone County, Minnesota

Description:
Row 1 seated George Hausauer, Ed Crawford, Henry Peterson. Row 2 Bert Davis, Roger Dahljelum, HF Hausauer, EN Schoen, Anton Peterson. 3rd Row Carl Schneider, John Beewar, Robert Schiebe, Orwin Tunnel, Bert Karn, Row 4; Light Kemerer, Jacob Hausauer, Ralph Burton, Mark Pomeroy
Contributing Institution:
Big Stone County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2218. Myrtle Huntley and Hattie Brandon-Barnes, Winona, Minnesota

Description:
Studio portrait of Hattie Brandon Barnes and Myrtle Huntley.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

2219. Myrtle Huntley and Kenneth Boyd, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Huntley, Ben A.
Description:
Black and white photograph of Kenneth Boyd and Myrtle Huntley in a kitchen. Myrtle is holding a loaf of bread and in the background there is a can of Watkins Company baking soda.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2220. Myrtle Huntley, Wilfred Sebo, Mr. Burlingam, and Mr. Burns, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Huntley, Ben A.
Description:
Black and white photograph of Myrtle Huntley, Wilfred Sebo, Mr. Burlingam of the Opera House and Mr. Burns sitting at a table in the main dining room of the home.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2221. Ortonville band on the Courthouse steps, Ortonville, Minnesota

Description:
Band members pose with their instruments on the steps of the Big Stone County Courthouse.
Contributing Institution:
Big Stone County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2222. Ortonville Kid Band, Ortonville, Minnesota

Description:
View of the Ortonville Kid Band. Band members are posed outside with their instruments.
Contributing Institution:
Big Stone County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2223. Phau Ntawv Piav Txog Haiv Hmoob Lub Neej Ua Noj Ua Haus Nyob (Traditional Hmong Tools and Musical Instruments)

Creator:
Leepalao, Tougeu
Description:
This book provides information about traditional Hmong tools and musical instruments.
Contributing Institution:
Hmong Cultural Center
Type:
Text
Format:
Books

2224. Portrait of Ben Huntley, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Huntley, Ben A.
Description:
advertisement for the Huntley show on a post card with a photo of Ben Huntley
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Studio portraits

2225. Portrait of Ben Huntley, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Description:
Black and white photograph of a young Ben Huntley about age 10.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs
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