GAWBOY, ROBERT
Interview, 20 Aug. 1975; 1 reel
Gawboy is an Indian medicine man from the Lake Kabetogama Band of Boise,
Forte Bank of the Lake Superior Chippewa. He lives on the Lake Vermillion
Indian Reservation in Tower, MN. He discusses what it is to be an
Indian medicine man and some of the remedies used and spells cast.
He also discusses some Indian legends and traditions. A transcript
is available. [1010] |
GAY, CLAYTON A. (1904-1958)
Papers, 1932-1960; 15 linear ft.
Gay was a lawyer, and the first president of the West Central Development
Association. Collection contains information on his civic activities
in Morris, MN and includes legal case files from the 1930's and 40's.
The legal files are restricted. [310] |
GELBMAN, JIM
Interview, 8 Dec. 1977; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
Gelbman discusses the structure of MPIRG (Minnesota Public Interest Research
Group), the types of issues they became involved in, and their interest
in the powerline issue. He also discusses the atmosphere at several
FACT and SOC meetings (public groups against the powerline), confrontations,
and his personal experiences. [1056] |
GERBER, FRED
Interview, 14 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. Gerber
discusses his early radio experiences in the Donnelly, MN area during the
1920's and 30's. An interview summary is available. [3485] |
GERBER, MABEL
Interview, 14 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. Gerber
discusses her early radio experiences in the Stevens County, MN and Donnelly,
MN areas during the 1920's and 30's. An interview summary is available.
[3485] |
GILBERT J. JOHNSON LAND COMPANY
Records, 1914-1921; 2 volumes
The company speculated in land in North Dakota and Minnesota.
The company began in Wahpeton, ND in 1914, and moved to Minneapolis, MN
in 1921. Collection consists of a ledger and journal covering business
transactions. [1199] |
GILBERTSON, ADDIE
Interview, 28 July 1977; 2 reels
This interview is part of the Irish-American Oral History project.
The interview concerns French ethnicity in the Clontarf, MN area, and also
touches on many aspects of the church, school, and social life in Clontarf
at the beginning of the 20th century. A transcript is available.
[1071] |
GOODYEAR, ELMER
Interview, 15 Jan. 1976; 1 reel
Goodyear discusses the early prairie schools, the Depression and a
wagon train move from South Dakota to Iowa during 1934-35. This tape
was duplicated from tapes at the Pope County Museum. [1022] |
GOULET, ERNEST, MRS.
Interview, 21 July 1977; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Irish-American Oral History project.
Goulet discusses her family history, the relationships between the French
and the Irish in Clontarf, the Catholic religion, parochial schools, social
organizations, activities and holiday celebrations, and early businesses
and newspapers of the early 1900's. A transcript is available.
[1071] |
GRAMM, PEG (MARGARET)
Interview, 22 May 1975; 1 reel
Gramm discusses the customs of the Apostolic Christian Church, their
philosophies and activities. Special emphasis is placed on the role
of women within the church, and the social customs. Gramm is a member
of the Apostolic Christian Church in Morris, MN. A transcript is
available. [343] |
GRAN, WALTER
Interview
This tape and all related material is RESTRICTED until further notice.
It is transcribed and will be returned from the St. Paul Historical Society. |
GRANGER, STEPHEN, DR.
Interview, 27 July 1976; 1 reel
Granger discusses the West Central Education Development Association
and its role in the early promotion of the establishment of the University
of Minnesota-Morris. He also discusses his first years at UMM (early
1960's) as a counselor, administrator, and psychology instructor, and problems
and conflicts involved with the phasing out of the West Central School
of Agriculture. A transcript is available. [1043]
Interview, 23 May 1978; 1 cassette
Granger discusses the history of Agoraphobia, the student operated
record and magazine store at the University of Minnesota-Morris.
Granger discusses the financial difficulties that the store has experienced
in th 1970's as well as it's connections with the Morris Campus Student
Association. [1192] |
GRANT COUNTY REMINISCENCES
Interviews, 1972-1975; 7 reels
These interviews cover many aspects of life in Grant County, MN, including:
the Barret Ice Works Plant, the Dalton Threshing Bee, early schooling in
west central Minnesota, diptheria, businesses, immigrating to the area,
Indians, the grasshopper plague, the Pomme de Terre Fort and River, the
railroad, General Barret, the Depression, the Herman Movie Theatre, the
blizzard of 1873, farming, experiences of a rural mail carrier, early fires,
the now extinct town of Belview, MN, the contest between Herman and Elbow
Lake for the county seat, blacksmiths, and WWI experience of a draftee.
People interviewed include the following: Sigrud Bartness, Ted Berg,
Hugh Block, Emma Brenvold, Olive Briggs, Fred Burns, Charles Christianson,
Tena Fjoslien, Mrs. Tosten Hagen, Bill Larson, Orrin Larson, Mrs. Hodgson
Nelson, Henry Olson, Alfred Schaeffer, Victor Setterland, George Shervey,
Olin Thompson, and Henry Thornberg. These reminiscences cover the
late 1800's and early 1900's. All transcripts are available.
[319] |
GRANT COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Records, 1949-1977; 1.5 linear ft.
Collection contains convention information on the state, county, and
district levels, speeches, fund raising and campaign material, and old
political buttons and bumper stickers. [1110] |
GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS
Records, 1890-1965; 24 linear ft.
Collection consists of school records (treasurer's and clerk's records)
for 50 rural school district in Grant County. The majority of the
collection is dated from 1900-1940. Other records include information
on the hot lunch program in districts 3, 5, 33, 34, consolidation materials
for districts 5, 33, and 42, school censuses, Minnesota pupil records,
and the teachers' reports to superintendents. [1087] |
GRANT COUNTY WELFARE DEPARTMENT
Records, 1879-1946; 7 volumes
Collection consists of volumes containing information on the old age
assistance program, office accounts, register of relief orders issued,
and certificate of tax judgments. [1152] |
GREMMELS, JAMES
Interview, spring 1986; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the UMM Campus Community - Vietnam
Era series. Gremmels discusses the role of the Morris campus of the
University of Minnesota during the Vietnam era. [3472] |
GROSSMAN, AGNES
Interview 16 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. Grossman
discusses her memories of radio during the 1930's and 40's. An interview
summary is available. [3485] |
GROSSMAN, CLARENCE
Interview 16 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. Grossman
discusses his memories of radio during the 1930's and 40's. An interview
summary is available. [3485] |
GROVE, CORA
Interview, 13 Nov. 1973; 1 reel
Grove discusses the social life in Morris, MN at the beginning of the
20th century, including comments on the fair and various community clubs.
A transcript is available. [312] |
GROVE, JOSEPH
Interview, 22 Aug. 1980; 4 cassettes
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Grove
discusses his work in forestry prior to WWII, and farming during the war
and after. He also describes many of the technological and methodological
developments in the field of agriculture. An interview abstract is
available. [1190] |
GROVER, DONOVAN
Interview, 28 Apr. 1978; 1 cassette
Grover discusses family's emigration to Grant County, MN, the Non-Partisan
League and opposition in the town of Ashby, MN by merchants and bankers.
A transcript is available. [1111]
Interview, 22 Aug. 1979; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Grover
talks about his job as postmaster in Ashby, MN during the war, the selling
of war bonds, rationing, the effect of Franklin Roosevelt's death, farmer's
problems, and the movement of people to California for defense industry
jobs. A transcript is available. [1190] |
GRUSSING, GEORGE
Interview, July 1973; 1 reel
Grussing, a Clara City, MN native, discusses his political career (he
was a state representative from 1955-1967), the benefits of being a rural
legislator, the area watershed program, Clara City area farming, the Depression,
and Clara City businesses. A transcript is available. [286]
Papers, 1954-1969; 3.5 linear ft.
Grussing's papers include the various subjects: drainage and soil conservation,
education, outdoor recreations and resources commission, and correspondence.
Also included are various governmental agency pamphlets, several bound
volumes of legislative bills, and several years of House and Senate journals.
[297] |
GUILD OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
Records, 1917-1978; 2 linear ft.
A local chapter of the National Council of Catholic Women, the Guild
is made up of women volunteers from Assumption Church in Morris, MN.
Collection consists of financial records, a constitution, minutes, correspondence,
membership listings, and a cookbook published by the Guild in 1976.
[1197] |
GUYOTTE, ROLAND
Interview, spring 1986; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the UMM Campus Community - Vietnam Era series.
Guyotte discusses the role of the Morris campus of the University of Minnesota
during the Vietnam era, including student and faculty attitudes.
[3472] |