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Interview with George W. Crocker, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Lowry, Minnesota

Interview with George W. Crocker, Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project, Lowry, Minnesota
Biographical Information: Crocker was from Minneapolis and graduated from Stillwater High School. He attended the University of Minnesota for several years when he became involved in the anti-war movement. He worked as a draft counselor and anti-draft organizer for the Twin Cities draft information center. He was living in Lowry, Pope County during the powerline protest. Subjects discussed: Background; involvement in 1960s anti-war movement; becoming involved in powerline issue; reaction to powerline controversy; cooperative decision making process; decentralized energy; development of energy needs; soft vs. hard technology; usefulness of non-violent protest tactics; significance of protest movements; relationship of powerline investment and dome stadiums; personal role in controversy; utilities strategy; impact of the media; Tesla Project; and developing alternative energy resources.
1979-02-21
English
25.08
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Grant provided to the Contributing Institution from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov.;