EAMES, CAMILLA
Interview, 24 Apr. 1975; 1 reel
Eames discusses her general family history, and the variety of organizations
to which she belonged (1920's-1970's), including the American Legion Auxillary,
the First Lutheran Church Board, and the League of Women Voters.
A transcript is available. [327] |
EAMES, EARL
Interview, 28 Jan. 1976 and 5 May 1976; 2 reels
Eames discusses his purchase of a grain elevator in Morris, MN, electric
power dispute of 1934-36, the importance of local enterprises to rural
areas, the country's sentiment prior to entry into WWI, his experiences
in France during that war, farming in the 1920's, prohibition, and the
Depression. A transcript is available. [1016] |
EASTLUND, HAROLD
Interview, 5 July 1978; 1 cassette
Eastlund discusses his years as county superintendent in Pope County,
MN from 1926-1936. He covers the role and function of the superintendent,
early rural schools, and school consolidation. A transcript is available.
[1120]
Interview, 8 Oct. 1979; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Eastlund
discusses the anti-war sentiment in Glenwood, MN before the war, tire and
gas rationing, the existence of black markets, gas and heating restrictions,
income controls, conscientious objectors, and women in the labor force.
A transcript is available. [1190] |
EBERLIN, ELLEN
Interview, 13 July 1978; 1 cassette
Eberlin discusses her family history, her doctor husband's experiences,
medical practices during the 1910's-1940's, running a private hospital
in Glenwood, MN, and the rural doctor's life. A transcript is available.
[1134] |
EDDY, JOSEPHINE
Interview, 29 Apr. 1975; 1 reel
Discusses her early life, working with women on the WPA, women's organizations
she's involved with, including, the Student's Club, the Literary Club,
the League of Women Voters, the Cancer Society, and the Hospital Auxillary.
She also comments on the changes in the status of women. A transcript
is available. [328] |
EDDY-THOMAS RHYTHM BAND
Collection, 1954-1955; .5 linear ft.
Collection contains four promotional posters, and one contract blank
dated May 8, 1954. [3436] |
EIDE, ANNETTE (ARNESON)
Interview, 7 Feb. 1980; 1 cassette
Eide, along with her sister Ruth Arneson Watson, discuss living at
the Stewart House, a Queen Anne mansion in Morris, MN their father bought
in 1936. They comment on the design of the house and the changes
it has undergone since 1891. [3409] |
EIDEM-TIPKE, BONNIE
Interview, spring 1986; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the UMM Campus Community - Vietnam Era series.
She discusses the role of the Morris campus of the University of Minnesota
during the Vietnam era, and attitudes about the war, along with protests
and demonstrations that occurred on campus. [3472] |
ELBOW LAKE GRAIN CO-OP
Records, 1969-1970; 1.5 linear ft.
Collection contains a general business ledger (1969-70) including expenses,
receivables, and other accounts, various journal accounts including car
records, grain shipments, cash journals, and sales journals. A 1969
yearbook of the Farmers Elevator Association of Minnesota is also included.
[1084] |
ELK LAKE TOWNSHIP - GRANT COUNTY, MN
Records, 1876-1972; 3 linear ft., 15 volumes
Public records from the town of Elk Lake, MN, including annual town
meeting proceedings (1877-1921), treasurer's annual statements (1879-1921),
election registers (1880-1972), road petitions (1879-1936), clerks' books
(1876-1969) and birth and death registers (1877-1900; 1941-1955), and various
other town governmental material. [1102] |
ELLINGSON, ETHEL
Interview, 25 Oct 1973; 1 reel
Interview with Mrs. Oliver Hanson (Ethel Ellingson). Interview contains Ellen's
comments on her grandparents moving to Minnesota; Grant and Douglas Counties; School
and first teachers; Church; Confirmation Instruction; Early Transportation; Diptheria
epidemic in 1888; Early burial practices; Dr. Griswold from Hoffman; Barrett Ice Factory
and Flour mills; Farming practices; Early Hoffman businessmen. [281] |
EMMONS, IRA
Interview, 29 Apr. 1977; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
The Pope County, MN sheriff discusses the surveying for the powerline in
Pope County and his office's dealings with confrontations and court orders
and the attitudes of the local people. He also discusses the role
of the media in the controversy. [1056] |
ENGEBRETSON, BETSY
Interview, 2 May 1979; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Norwegian Ethnicity Oral History project.
Engebretson discusses her reminiscences of rural Minnesota during the early
20th century, and some activities and habits she recalls such as Norwegian
foods, church activities and her Norwegian ethnicity. [1170] |
ERDAHL, DORIS
Interview, 14 Nov. 1990; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. Erdahl
discusses her experiences with radio during the 1930's and 40's.
An interview summary is available. [3485] |
ERENBERG, RICHARD, MRS.
Interview, 2 Nov. 1979; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Erenberg
discusses her youth, and her experiences in the Civilian Pilots Training
(CPT) and the Women's Air Service Pilots program (WASP). A transcript
is available. [1190] |
ERICKSON, ALMIRA
Interview, 13 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. Erickson
discusses her experiences with early radio during the 1920's and 1930's.
An interview summary is available. [3485] |
ERICKSON, GRANT
Interview, 19 Mar. 1979; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Norwegian Ethnicity Oral History project.
Erickson discusses his Norwegian ethnicity, farming, construction, and
Norwegian traditions. He also discusses his parents' immigration
from Norway to Minnesota, via Wisconsin during the 1870's. [1170] |
ERNST, WILLIAM H.
Interview, 31 May 1977; 1 cassette
Ernst discusses the consolidation of the Alberta, Stevens County school
in 1912, the effect on the town, its effect on the education system, and
the model of the school at the 1915 World's Fair. He relates his
experiences as a student, a bus driver, and a school board member.
A transcript is available. [1066]
Interview, 11 July 1980; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Ernst
discusses news sources available to Alberta, MN, the war's effect on farm
life, rationing, black markets, price controls, and labor shortages.
A summary of the interview is available. [1190] |
ETTESVOLD, CLARENCE
Interview, 21 Aug. 1980; 2 reels
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. He
discusses the effect of the war on various aspects of farm life, and his
experiences with war mobilization projects. A summary of the interview
is available. [1190] |
EUL, RICHARD
Interview, 16 May 1978; 1 reel
The fire chief of Morris, MN, Eul discusses area fires, current department
training programs and organization. [1132] |
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FAHL, HAROLD
Interview, 14 May 1984; 1 reel
Fahl discusses the University of Minnesota-Morris Saddle Club, the
barn used by the club and how it was saved from demolition, and his role,
along with Provost John Imholte, in helping start the Saddle Club.
[3445] |
FALK, ALBERT S.
Papers, 1936-1950; 1 folder
Collection contains a scrapbook compiled by Falk concerning his pension-dividend
plan proposed after the Depression years, and a photograph of Falk.
[1075 SC] |
FEDERATED CHURCH - MORRIS, MN
Records, 1874-1979; 3 rolls microfilm
The Federated Church of Morris was created when the First Congregational
Church of Christ and the First Methodist Episcopal Church, both of Morris,
MN, consolidated in 1928. Although "federated," the two churches
maintained separate memberships, annual meetings and denominational ties.
Collection contains registers (which contain vital statistics on baptisms,
marriages, deaths, communicants, and membership) and minute books of both
churches, before and after federation. Board of trustee records,
annual meetings, church council minutes, financial records and correspondence
are also among the records. [3408] |
FEMALE INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION AT THE MORRIS INDIAN SCHOOL
Paper, 1887-1909; 1 folder
The collection consists of a paper written by Jennifer Olson, a student at Luther
College in Decorah, Iowa. The paper is titled," "A Case Study of Female Industrial
Education at the Morris Indian School: 1887 - 1909." [3507] |
FENNEL, ROBERT
Interview, 18 July 1977; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Irish-American Oral History project.
Fennel discusses his role in the Irish community of Clontarf, MN and its
fall festivals. He also discusses the Depression, Jennel's Grocery
store, and the relationship between the French and Irish in Clontarf.
He covers the time periode of 1880-present. A transcript is
available. [1071] |
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - DANVERS, MN
Records, 1918-1940; 1 roll microfilm
The church was disbanded in 1940, and this collection contains the
record book dated 1918-1940. The original records of this church
are kept by officers of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Benson, MN.
Records of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, including record books, lists
of pastors and officers, baptisms, marriages, budgets, and statistics,
are also available on microfilm. [1145] |
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST -
ALEXANDRIA, MN
Records, 1894-1977; 5 rolls microfilm
Collection contains church record books (including pastors, members
lists, officers, baptisms, marriages), general minutes books, Board of
Trustees record books, Treasurers' Records Books, the Board of Religious
Education minute books, the Women's Society record books, and the Board
of Missions minute book. [1089] |
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST -
MONTEVIDEO, MN
Records, 1973-1976; 2 rolls microfilm
Records consist of constitutions, bylaws, reports, and church histories.
Church registers and minute books containing vital statistics (baptisms,
marriages, deaths, etc.), and annual meeting minutes of various church
organizations are also available. [1093] |
FISCHER, FRED
Interview 16 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. Fischer
describes his early experiences and memories of radio during the 1920's
and 1930's. An interview summary is available. [3485] |
FJOSLIEN, DAVE
Interview, 1 Feb. 1978; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
Fjoslien, a state representative from western Minnesota, discusses his
role and interest in the powerline proceedings. He outlines the topics
of eminent domain, energy use and legislation, health and safety, role
of legislators, and the effects on the people in the area. He also
discusses alternatives to coal as an energy source and the state government's
role in encouraging such development. [1056] |
FORDE, ASTRID
Interview, 9 Apr. 1976; 1 reel
Forde discusses the switch in language use from Norwegian to English
during the 1920's in the Lutheran churches in the Pope County, MN area.
A transcript is available. [1039] |
FOSLIEN, FRED
Interview, 29 Aug. 1978; 1 reel
Foslien discusses the Production Credit Association in Alexandria,
MN;
the Victoria Heights community development, the state highway legislation
of the 1930's, the DFL, and the Non-Partisan League. [1151]
Papers, 1932-1978; 1 linear ft.
Collection includes correspondence and documents from Foslien's years
in the Minnesota Legislature (1933-1937), and from community organization
and committees in which he was a member, including the DFL party, the Rotary
Club, the Production Credit Association, and committees for the Alexandria,
MN Post Office and the Alexandria, MN National Guard Armory. [1107] |
FOXHOME TOWNSHIP - WILKIN COUNTY, MN
Records, 1898-1970; 1.5 linear ft.
Collection contains town records, clerks account books, and town and
record books, containing minutes of town meetings, birth and death reports,
and the affidavit of candidate forms. [1099] |
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Collection, 1963-1979; 1 folder
The Friends of the Library acted as an auxillary to the Morris Public
Library (Morris, MN) Collection includes copies of the group's constitutions
of 1966 and 1974, annual meeting minutes, correspondence and news clippings.
[3401 SC] |
FROM REVEILLE TO TAPS
Paper, 21 Feb. 1991; 1 folder
This was a history paper written for a University of Minnesota, Morris
history class. It deals with the life of a Union foot soldier in
the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. [3486] |
FUCHS, VIRGIL
Interview, 6 Dec. 1977; 3 cassettes
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
Fuchs and his wife Virginia discuss how the powerline affected them and
their farm in Stearns County, MN. Virgil Fuchs discusses his court
case against the state of Minnesota, his views on the citizen's advisory
committee, the governor's role and the legislative actions, and the People's
Power Project (an experiment with an alternate electrical distribution
system). The interview has certain access restrictions. [1056] |
FULTS, LEWIS
Interview, 21 May 1974; 1 reel
Fults discusses the Minnesota Farm Bureau, highlighting the years from
1953-1957, when he was the Stevens County, MN president. A transcript
is available. [346] |