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151. Interview with Jerry Johnson, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Johnson, Jerry
Date Created:
2016-07-16
Description:
With a heart for history Jerry Johnson strived to revitalize the small and mostly pioneer Lake Andrew Cemetery, located just outside of the park. Jerry tells about this journey and more.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

152. Interview with Diane Eagon, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Eagon, Diane
Date Created:
2016-07-16
Description:
Diane tells about living in the land of 10,000 lakes! From our small New London Mill Pond to the changing landscape of Lake Andrew, Diane paints a pretty picture of growing up in our local waters including a touching story about a wooden boat "The Genevieve."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

153. Interview with Wayne and Kathy Nordsted, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Nordsted, Wayne; Nordsted, Kathy
Date Created:
2016-07-07
Description:
Husband and wife for 50 years the year of this interview, Wayne and Kathy Nordsted tell the story together of the past and present that will cause you to nod along, thinking it is your own aunt and uncle telling you the story.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

154. Interview with Gregg Luther, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Luther, Gregg
Date Created:
2016-07-05
Description:
If you remember a lifeguard watching over you at the Lake Andrew Beach at Sibley State Park in the 1980s or have ever played volleyball at the park- you owe a thanks to Gregg Luther. Past lifeguard at the park Gregg grew up on Lake Andrew on Como Beach and visits each year from Colorado on the 4th of July.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

155. Interview with Elise Klassen, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Klassen, Elise
Date Created:
2016-07-05
Description:
A literal view of a camping weekend at Sibley State Park through a child's eyes. Elise tells us about night time stories, tubing and fishing during her visits here with her family.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

156. Interview with Wally Newstrom in May 2016, New London Oral History Project, Dassel, Minnesota

Creator:
Newstrom, Wally
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
In this second interview of Wally Newstom with his granddaughter he talks about the changes his "Greatest Generation" has seen. His interview highlight below brings to light what diversity in the 1930s looked like in West Central Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

157. Interview with Thompson Family: Landon, Elizabeth, Abby, Lexi, Cari, and Chrissy, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Thompson, Landon; Thompson, Elizabeth; Thompson, Abby; Thompson, Lexi; Thompson, Cari; Thompson, Chrissy
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
A fun, family interview that brings to life just how those stories end up being told year after year. This one will make you smile!
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

158. Interview with Roger Strand, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Strand, Roger
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
Roger Strand spent summers on Green Lake, growing up for a love for west central Minnesota. Some may know Roger as Dr. Strand, but if you knew him as kid you may have known him as the keeper of the Snake Den! Listen and learn more about adventures of a little Roger.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

159. Interview with Marcus and Megan Dimler and Grace Thompson, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Dimler, Marcus; Dimler, Megan; Thompson, Grace
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
Three young cousins tell stories of camping at Sibley with the excitement that only young voices can capture. A wave consumes the pontoon, a shoe is washed out to sea and a story is told through laughs and cousins finishing each other's sentences.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

160. Interview with Justin Rubison, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Rubison, Justin
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
Born and raised with the statutory boundary Justin is a baby of the 1980s who loves visiting the park with his own little one, Lucy. This a great tale of the simplicity of childhood and how that water draws you back into it.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

161. Interview with Joseph Rooney, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Rooney, Joseph
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
A New London transplant, Joe Rooney, is here to stay. The draw of the waters and friendly folks he talks about all help paint the picture of our little town on the pond.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

162. Interview with Andy Howard, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Howard, Andy
Date Created:
2016-07-04
Description:
Andy tells the story of the family traditions and natural beauty that drew him to move to west central Minnesota where he built a stone home out of hand and dreams of the possibilities life has to offer.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

163. Interview with Roger Walsh, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Walsh, Roger
Date Created:
2016-07-03
Description:
Roger is the definition of a "local" - having lived in the area his entire life. Walsh is able to describe the landscape during the Dust Bowl, cracked soil and dried up water beds. The history of land use and natural resources in this interview is intriguing to anyone familiar with the landscape and lakes today.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

164. Interview with Dick Clayton, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Clayton, Dick
Date Created:
2016-07-03
Description:
Dick Clayton saw the changes of Parks and Trails through 35 years of service working at the Naturalist at Sibley State Park. Meaningful history of the Department of Natural Resources in Minnesota and Sibley State Park are told.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

165. Interview with Dan Leite, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Leite, Dan
Date Created:
2016-07-03
Description:
Dan weaves a story into the depths of New London's early homestead history and how his family is part of that intricate web.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

166. Interview with Dana Miller, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Miller, Dana
Date Created:
2016-07-03
Description:
Small town life revolved around fishing in lakes and by the lucky New London dam and weekly visits to town; as told by Dana Miller.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

167. Interview with Marlyn Orson, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Orson, Marlyn
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Hear stories of what kept kids busy (and in trouble!) in New London and what is was like to be a teenager graduating in 1967 in politically turbulent times.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

168. Interview with Mark Symanietz, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Symanietz, Mark
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Mark tells a cheerful tale about memories at an uncle's farm in Spicer from riding pigs to getting away with mischief. He also includes his first impressions on the town of New London.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

169. Interview with Kylie Bengstron, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Bengstron, Kylie
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Kylie is a true rooted New Londoner who really brings to life the spirit of thriving New London in 2016 and reminds us what we have to be thankful for.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

170. Interview with Ken Gravely, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Gravely, Ken
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Ken Gravely served his country in WWII, and tells a colorful story of the VJ announcement to servicemen in Okinawa as well as his post-war work on western movies scenes in Hollywood!
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

171. Interview with Emily Conrad, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Conrad, Emily
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Our very own local Princess Kay from the Milk Way tell that once in a lifetime story about getting her bust carved out of butter- a story for every Minnesotan- in addition to what it is like to be an independent, female business owner in 2016.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

172. Interview with Darryl Rupp, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Rupp, Darryl
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
A country kid who drove a tractor to Sibley State Park, played basketball on a hay covered court, and now reminiscent of the evolving Main Street of New London, Darrel tells his story from the comfort of Lake Affect coffee shop, where he meets every morning with other retired school teachers.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

173. Interview with Bryna Hendrickson, New London Oral History Project, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Hendrickson, Bryna
Date Created:
2016-07-02
Description:
Bryna describes the many artistic happenings of New London in the summer of 2016 from friends sitting on blankets watching a movie projected by the dam, to the friendly atmosphere of Goat Ridge and releasing a duckling at Sibley State Park.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

174. Interview with Phil Iverslie, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Iverslie, Phil
Date Created:
2016-07-01
Description:
Phil Iverslie tells the story of a family cabin on Como Beach. As a child he spent nights listening to the music flowing across the water from Como Beach to it being the place of his honeymoon with his wife Florine.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories

175. Interview with Troy Haverly, New London Oral History Project, Sibley State Park, New London, Minnesota

Creator:
Haverly, Troy
Date Created:
2016-06-04
Description:
Troy grew up biking to Sibley and skating on and swimming across local watering holes. And have you ever heard of the Loch Ness of Lake Andrew? Well, you will after this interview!
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories
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