RASMUSSON, ALMA
Interview, 21 Feb. 1979; 1 reel
This interview is part of the Norwegian Ethnicity Oral History project.
She discusses family heritage, Norwegian ethnicity, education, teaching
career in North Dakota and Minnesota (1910's-1930's), farm life in Stevens
and Pope Counties in Minnesota (1930's-1940's). A transcript is available.
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REARDON, GEORGE
Interview, 7 and 12 July 1977; 3 reels
This interview is part of the Irish-American Oral History project.
He discusses politics in Irish-American families, organizations in Clontarf,
MN (Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, etc.) the role
of the Catholic Church, holidays, and relationships to other towns and
ethnic groups. He covers the 1920's to the 1970's. A transcript
is available. [1071]
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RED OWL, ED
Interview, 21 and 22 May 1980; 1 cassette
Interview with Ed Red Owl, a tribal planning director of the Sisseton-Wahpeton
Reservation in Sisseton, SD. He talks about growing up on the reservation, changes that
have taken place on the reservation within the last 100 years, and traditional Native
American religious practices. [3503]
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REIKOWSKI, DAVE
Interview, 16 May 1979; 1 cassette
Reikowski, manager of Agoraphobia (the student store at the University
of Minnesota-Morris) during 1976, discusses the image of the store, his
own goals for improvement, and reflects on the store's management.
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REMINISCENCES FROM MEIRE GROVE, MINNESOTA
Paper, 10 June 1991; 1 folder
A senior honors project paper that discusses German immigration to
the United States, to Minnesota, and to Stearns County, MN in the 1800's.
Recollections of people who grew up during the 1920's and 1930's in Meire
Grove, MN are also included. [3488]
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REMINISCING IN WEST-CENTRAL MINNESOTA
Interviews, fall & winter 1975-76; 2 reels
Short interviews with 80 west central MN residents about their experiences
in the area during the early years of the 20th century. The tapes
were donated by KMRS radio in Morris, MN. Interview abstracts are
available. [1019]
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RENDSVILLE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CHEST
Records, 1955-1972; 1 folder
Collection consists of one secretary/treasurer's records book, including
minutes of meetings, and treasurer's reports, and the names of organizations
and the amounts donated to different groups and causes. The name
was changed to the Rendsville United Charities in 1958. [3439 SC]
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RENO TOWNSHIP - POPE COUNTY, MN
Records, 1867-1970; 3 linear ft.
Collection includes financial statements and reports, road petitions
and records, maps, election records and registers, birth and death registers,
and the town clerks register. [1123]
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RICHARDSON, HERVEY M.
Interview, 19 May 1975; 2 reels
Discusses 1930's and 1940's DFL politics, Farmer's Co-ops, and the
1948 election in Morris, MN and Stevens County. A transcript is available.
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Papers, 1935-1965; 3.5 linear ft.
Collection contains political correspondence, campaign materials, and
business records from the cooperatives of which he was an officer.
(Morris Cooperative Elevator, Federated Telephone Cooperative, Agralite
Cooperative, and the Farmers Union).
Interview, 7 Dec. 1977; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
Discusses his views in favor of the powerline and his reflections on the
controversy. [1056]
Interview, 23 Aug. 1979; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Discusses
the effects of the war on farming and the politics of farm policy under
President Roosevelt. A transcript is available. [1190]
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RICHARDSON, NORAH
Interview, 28 Sept. 1979; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Discusses
her experiences during WWII and her concern for England (She is an English
immigrant), and the attitudes of people she dealt with. A transcript
is available. [1190]
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ROBARDS, HUGH B. "PAT"
Interview, 21 Nov. 1976; 1 reel
Discusses the founding and development of the Cowing Robards Hardware
Store in Alexandria, MN, obtaining the Our Own Hardware franchise in 1913,
business fluctuations in the Depression and WWII, rationing of products
during WWII, advertising, his time in France during WWI, and tourism in
Alexandria. A transcript is available. [1054]
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ROLLING FORK TOWNSHIP - POPE COUNTY, MN
Records, 1872-1929; 2 volumes
Two volumes including the Town Clerk's records (1876-1903) and a Road
Book (1872-1929). [3424]
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ROSE, ROBERT D.
Interview, 20 May 1975; 1 reel
Discusses the problems in area medical care in Stevens County and the
city of Morris, MN during the 1960's, how the community became aware of
the problems, and what has been done to remedy the situation. A transcript
is available. [340]
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ROSTEN, RUTHE
Interview, 15 Aug. 1980; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Discusses
her personal experiences as a mother of two servicemen, the operation of
her farm during both the Depression and the war, the impact of rationing,
and the role of the church and the VFW Auxillary are also mentioned.
An abstract of the interview is available. [1190]
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ROUST, HENRY A., DR.
Interview, 4 Apr. 1975; 1 reel
Discusses the history of the Chippewa County Hospital and its Board
(1950's to present), the centralization of medical facilities and personnel,
urban renewal in Montevideo, MN and future developments in the area.
A transcript is available. [324]
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RUFF, DELIA
Interview, 13 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. She
discusses her early memories of radio during the 1920's and 1930's.
An interview summary is available. [3485]
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RUFF, GREG
Interview, 13 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. He
discusses his early memories of radio during the 1920's and 1930's.
An interview summary is available. [3485]
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RUTLEDGE, DENNIS
Interview, 6 Dec. 1977; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
He discusses how the powerline impacted his life, how it affected the people
in the area, and the state's responsibility in this situation. This
interview is restricted. [1056]
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