TATGE, ORVILLE
Interview, 31 July 1973; 1 reel
Discusses the Farmer's Holiday Movement and life during the Depression.
He compares different farmers' organizations and their functions, and then
discusses his activities in the National Farmers Organization. A
transcript is available. [284]
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THILKE, RUTH
Interview, spring 1986; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the UMM Campus Community - Vietnam Era series.
Thilke discusses the mood on the University of Minnesota-Morris campus
during the Vietnam era. [3472]
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THURMER, OTTO
Interview, 1 Mar. 1978; 1 cassette
Discusses the various aspects of the construction business from the
1920's to the 1970's, including tools, materials, methods of construction,
and the composition of construction crews. A transcript is available.
[1101]
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TIPPETT MANUSCRIPTS
Collection, 1901-1968; 3 volumes
Manuscripts written by Thomas H. Tippett deal with the history of the
granite, including its uses and the men and companies the led that industry
in northeastern South Dakota and west central Minnesota. The manuscripts
are: Granite Industry: The History of the Mahogany Granite Industry,
Granite Industry:
Short Biographies, and Granite Industry: Company Profiles--Quarries
of the Present. [1003 SC]
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TOLLEFSON, PAUL
Interview 20 Mar. 1978; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
He discusses a petition signed by farmers in Steele and Waseca Counties
in support of the powerline, the after effects from the opposition, issues
in the controversy, the Citizens Advisory Board, long range effects, and
future electricity needs. [1056]
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TODD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Records, 1907-1917; 1 volume
Collection consists of a volume of Treasurer's Records for School District
101 in Todd County, MN. [1112]
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TONN, HERBERT
Interview, 3 Apr. 1979; 1 reel
Discusses his German ancestors, and their journey from Germany to Wisconsin
and Minnesota in the 1850's and 1860's, farming, construction, language,
and ethnic traditions. A transcript is available. [1174]
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TORBORG, ELMER, REV.
Interview, 4 Jan. 1978; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
He discusses the Catholic Church's role in the rural community and in the
powerline confrontation, his activities, his views on the issues involved,
the People's Power Project, and the Tesla Coil experiments. This
interview is restricted. [1056]
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TRAVERSE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Records, 1956-1977; 1.5 linear ft.
Collection contains meeting minutes, correspondence, newsletters and
campaign material on candidates for each year, information on the victory
information program (VIP), and on contributions to the party. [1098]
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A TRILOGY OF TRIAGE
Paper, 25 Oct. 1991; 1 folder
A history directed study at the University of Minnesota-Morris, this
paper deals with the role of Fort Abercrombie, Fort Wadsworth, and
Fort Pomme de Terre (1850's-1890's) on the Minnesota-Dakota frontier, their
specific duties during their operation in the 1800's, and reasons for the
forts' demise. [3489]
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TRIPP, ALICE
Interview, 16 Dec. 1977; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
Tripp discusses the issues of health and safety, experiences with state
officials and utility personnel, the court systems and its decision, and
the organization within the opposition groups. She also discusses
the growing need for electricity, ways to conserve energy, and alternate
energy sources. This interview is restricted. [1056]
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TROST, WALTER
Interview 23 Aug. 1979; 1 reel
This interview is part of the WWII: The Home Front series. Trost
discusses his meat business in Donnelly, MN and how it was affected by
the war, rationing, black market activities, rationing, war bonds, effects
on the community, and the war's effect on the role of women. A transcript
is available. [1190]
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UEHLING, ANNE STEWART
Interview, 27 May 1981; 1 reel
Discusses the League of Women Voters in Morris, MN from its start in
1970 to 1981, the major projects the League has involved itself in, and
the men's role in the League and present status. [3427]
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UNIVERSITY RELATIONS PHOTOGRAPHS
Collection, 1965-1987; 7.5 linear ft.
Collection contains a wide array of photographs concerning the functions
of the University of Minnesota-Morris from 1965-1987. Included are
photos of Admissions and Advising, Athletics, Commencement, Old Faculty,
and the Morris community. [3478]
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VAN ZOMEREN, FRANCES
Interview, 15 Nov. 1990; 1 cassette
This interview is part of the Golden Age of Radio series. She
discusses her memories of radio during the 1920's and 1930's in Stevens
County, MN. An interview summary is available. [3485]
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VANDERPOEL, PETER
Interview, 17 Mar. 1978; 2 cassettes
This interview is part of the Powerline Controversy (1974-1979) series.
He discusses the structure of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board,
the powerline siting and routing process and changes made, the public hearings,
the role of the state and of citizens, and the decision making process
for routing the lines. This interview is restricted. [1056]
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VARIETY SUPPLY COMPANY
Records, 1956-1979; 2 folders
Collection contains newsletters distributed by V-stores along with
a descriptive publication of the company and its history. Collection
also contains two volumes: Gorden A. Yock (the founder of the company)
and Thinking Out Loud (written by Yock). [1171 SC]
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VARNUM, EDNA
Interview, 24 Oct. 1979; 1 cassette
Discusses how she and her husband started their hardware business in
Morris, MN, her role in buying and determining new product lines, the difficulties
World War II brought to their hardware business, and reasons for selling
the business. [1193]
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