PALM, JAMES
Interview, 14 Nov. 1978; 1 reel
Discusses the early consolidation of the rural schools in the Kerkhoven,
MN area and also the consolidation of the Kerkhoven, Murdock, and Sunberg
schools in 1976-1977. He discusses his role as superintendent and
the motivation of the groups involved in the consolidation. A transcript
is available. [1161] |
PARNELL GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
History, 1882-1963; 1 folder
A written history of the German Lutheran Church in Parnell township
of Traverse County, MN. It outlines the beginning and closing of
the church and its original members. [1157 SC] |
PARSON, LILLIAN, M.D.
Interview, 26 June 1974; 1 reel
Parson discusses her family background, and her medical background
and practice near Elbow Lake, MN, which she started in 1923. A transcript
is available. [308] |
PARSON, REUBEN
Interview, 4 Nov. 1979; 2 cassettes
Discusses his Swedish grandfather's pioneering days in Ottertail County
(late 1800's), with an emphasis on the role of the Swedish-Lutheran Church
in Swedish-American life. A transcript is available. [1195] |
PEDERSON, DOROTHY C.A.
Papers, 1966-1978; 1 linear ft.
Collection consists of the writings, manuscripts and research materials
of Pederson, a writer and ethnic historian from Pope County, MN.
Notes, oral interview transcripts, and other historical materials on Pope
County and Starbuck, MN are included in the collection. There are
some restrictions on access. [1184]
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PEDERSON, MABEL
Interview, 5 Apr. 1976; 1 reel
Discusses the process of changing the conducting of church services
from Norwegian to English at the East Zion Lutheran Church near Starbuck,
MN. This transition took from 1925 to 1951. A transcript is
available. [1038] |
PEOPLE, PRIDE, AND POLITICS
Interviews; 3 cassettes
The cassettes People, Pride and Politics: Building the Northstar Country,
pertains to the organization of the farmers, laborers, and the unemployed
during the 1920's through the Depression. The cassettes were recorded
by Pandora Productions, The Education Exploration Center, P.O. Box 7339,
Minneapolis, MN 55407. The center received the cassettes on 29 Jan.
1979. [1168] |
PERRIZO, ROSE
Interview, 11 June 1977; 2 reels
This interview is part of the Irish-American Oral History project.
Perrizo, along with her sister Anne Hughes, discuss their family history
and their lives in the early 20th century in Clontarf, MN, an predominantly
Irish community. Perrizo also discusses her husband's general store
and the formation of the Variety Supply Company of Clara City, MN.
A transcript is available. [1071] |
PERRIZO, ROY
Papers, 1920-1960; 1 folder
Collection contains papers of the general store and gas station owned
and operated by Perrizo in Clontarf, MN. Included are miscellaneous
bills, correspondence concerning the Variety Supply Company of Clara City,
MN, agreements with Standard Oil Company, and remodeling plans for the
store and post office in Clontarf. [1086 SC] |
PETERSON, HOWARD
Papers, 1940-1980; 15 linear ft.
Collection contains materials from Peterson's work as a field representative
in western Minnesota and eastern South Dakota for the Farmers Union Grain
Terminal Association. Materials include newsletters, daily logs of
work activities in the field, correspondence, and material from his work
in city (Benson, MN) and regional politics. [3483]
Interview, 8 Oct. 1990; 1 cassette
Discusses his life in Benson, MN, his job working for the Minnesota
Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association, and various aspects of his personal
life, his interest in politics and in environment preservation. He
covers the time period from the 1930's to the present. A transcript
is available. [3483] |
PETERSON, ROY
Interview, 14 Aug. 1973; 1 reel
Discusses the 1930's political attitudes in Benson, MN, the Non-Partisan
League, the Farmer's Holiday Movement, Swift County during the Depression,
the Farmer-Labor Party, and the National Farmers Organization. A
transcript is available. [288] |
PETRICK, JOSEPH
Interview, 15 Apr. 1976 and 22 May 1976; 3 reels
Discusses growing up in Ortonville, MN during the 1910's and 1920',
his family history, his experiences as a rural postman in Big Stone County
(1927-1969), his years in the National Guard, and Ortonville and its role
in WWII. He also discusses the changes in Ortonville over the years.
A transcript is available. [1023] |
PICK, DEBORAH
Interview 13 Feb. 1979; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
She discusses her reasons for involvement in powerline opposition groups,
and her perspective on questions of land use, energy, health and safety
issues, effects on people in the area, and this opposition effort compared
to others around the country. This interview is restricted.
[1056] |
PIEPER, OTTO
Interview, 2 Jan. 1975; 1 reel
Discusses Clara City, MN, and the effects of WWI and the Depression
on prices. He also mentions businesses and cooperatives in Clara
City. A transcript is available. [1031]
Interview, 24 Jan. 1977; 1 reel
Discusses farm life and changes on the farm from 1898 to the 1940's,
when he retired. He mentions the Farmers' Alliance, the Non-Partisan
League, and the Farmer's Holiday Movement. A transcript is
available. [1045] |
PIERRET, JOE
Interview, 15 May 1978; 1 cassette
Discusses his year (1977-78) as manager of Agoraphobia, the student-operated
record and magazine store on the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.
He commented on the manager's responsibilities, the need for a student
store, and his opinions on why the store had problems in the past.
[1192] |
PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH - BENSON, MN
Records, 1876-1977; 6 rolls microfilm
The records contain church record books, board of trustees minutes,
deacons, ladies aid society, financial information, and four centennial
scrapbooks. [1061] |
POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP REPORTS
Collection, 1977-1978; 2 volumes
Collection contains research papers for political science internships
at the University of Minnesota, Morris during
1977-78. [1186]
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POLITICAL THEORY AND UTOPIA
Collection, n.d.; 1.5 linear ft.
Collection is a video recorded copy of lectures by Mulford Q. Sibley
of the University of Minnesota, discussing the aspects of utopias found
in literature and history, and the flaws and limitations of attempts at
forming utopian societies. [3479] |
POMME DE TERRE FOOD CO-OP
Records, 1975-1984; 4.5 linear ft.
Records include incorporation documents, financial records, membership
files, co-op newsletters, health inspection reports, and information from
the co-op's food distributors. [3407] |
POMME DE TERRE GARDEN CLUB
Records, 1953-1974; .5 ft.
Collection consists of bank statements, banquet pamphlets, a Secretary's
notebook of minutes and reports, and miscellaneous correspondence.
[1173] |
POPE COUNTY DFL
Records, 1944-1976; 1 linear ft.
Collection includes newspaper clippings, general correspondence and
miscellaneous papers emphasizing Pope County's involvement in the 1968
presidential elections, but also includes local political activities from
1965-1976. [1154] |
POPE COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Records, 1934-1959; 1.5 ft.
Records consist of annual reports, supplementary reports of county
extension workers, statistical reports of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association,
and local 4-H club records. [1189] |
POWERLINE CONVOCATION
Interview, 24 Jan. 1977; 2 reels
A Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series interview. Discusses how
CURE (Counties United for Rural Environment) was established, the necessity
for the new powerline, and the role of conservation of energy. [1056] |
POWERLINE PROJECT
Collection, 1967-1978; 2 linear ft.
Collection consists of various materials that deal with the powerline
constructed by UPA (United Power Association) and CPA (Cooperative Power
Association) from near Underwood, North Dakota to near the Twin Cities
in Minnesota. Documents included are from both sides of the controversy,
including reports, newsletters, and energy use pamphlets. [1056]
|
POWERS, G.W.
Interview, 15 Aug. 1980; 2 reels
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Powers
discusses the Power's Produce Company in Wheaton, MN, and its establishment
and operation, the use of Army contracts and his dealings with rationing
boards. An abstract of the interview is available. [1190] |
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCHES IN WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
Collection; 1 roll microfilm
Microfilm made from originals held by the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
of Minnesota, including the records from the following Minnesota churches:
Emmanuel Church, Eagle Bend (Parish Register, 1955-1966); Grace Church,
Montevideo (Vestry Books, 1882-1969); Mission of the Beloved Physician,
Mentor (Record Books, 1881-1959); St. John's Church, Moorhead (Service
Record Book, 1902-1919, 1932); and St. Luke's Church, Browns Valley (Parish
Register, 1882-1958). [1013] |