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51. Interview with Eileen Hall Netland (1923- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-04-17
Description:
The oral history of Eileen Hall Netland includes school days at Maple Hill School near Grand Marais, Minnesota. Netland recalls surviving three house fires, raising 13 children, working at Joynes Ben Franklin in Grand Marais, Minnesota, and making fish boxes in Tofte, Minnesota. This interview was conducted by Leona Scherer and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

52. Interview with Florence Wehseler (1926- ) and Henry Wehseler (1921-), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2010-11-03
Description:
The oral history of Florence Wehseler and Henry Wehseler reflects on forest fires, Sawbill Landing family logging camp, Sawbill Landing School, Lake County, Minnesota, and Kimberly Clark of Minnesota. Henry describes ingenuity in daily life without telephone and electricity. Henry describes his Navy years and how he helped win World War ll. This interview was conducted by Linda Lamb and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

53. Interview with George Nelson (1925- ) and Wayne Johnson (1921- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-08-26
Description:
George Nelson (1925- ) and Wayne Johnson (1921- ) were interviewed together for this oral history. George Nelson describes his World War ll experiences in the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, Camp Hale, Colorado; Riva Ridge, Italy; Mount Belvedere, Italy; Mont Gogalesco, Italy and Mount Della Spe, Italy. He describes camping equipment for -30 F. Nelson states his philosophy of soldier survival. Wayne Johnson then describes his World War ll U.S. Army Air Corps experience fighting the Japanese as a Flying Tigers pilot. Johnson discusses flying a BT-13 plane, AT-6 Advance Trainer plane, P-40 plane and P-51 plane. He recalls Claire Chennault commander of Flying Tigers in China. Johnson discusses his philosophy of fighting a war. These interviews were given at a special event 8-26-2007 at the Cross River Heritage Center sponsored by the Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota. Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg from the Schroeder Area historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota, facilitated the event.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

54. Interview with Joyce Krueger (1927- ) and Joyce Taylor (1927- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2008-10-28
Description:
The oral history of Joyce Krueger and Joyce Taylor provides detailed description of running their family resort, The North Hotel in Tofte, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

55. Interview with Larry Johnson (1946-2011), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-09-07
Description:
The oral history of Larry Johnson, grandson of the John and Dorthia Morris pioneer family, describes his grandparent's homesteader life. Johnson describes the Alger Smith Railroad, 13 mile walks, trap lines and animal stories. This interview was conducted by Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

56. Interview with Maybelle Skou (1911- ) and Beverly Johnson (1934- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2008-09-30
Description:
The oral history of Maybelle Skou and Bev Johnson describes life in Schroeder, Minnesota, in the 1950s and 1960s including a root beer stand in Schroeder, Minnesota, teen dances, square dances, Vivian Johnson and Tord Johnson, accidents and drowning.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

57. Interview with Patti Nelson (1929- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2009-09-29
Description:
The oral history of Patti Nelson describes the childhood of a commercial fishing family on Isle Royale off the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota. Nelson recalls family members Stanley Sivertson, Howard Sivertson, and Betty Sivertson. Nelson describes childhood games and childhood work. This interview was conducted by Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

58. Interview with Wesley Morris (1941- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2011-10-07
Description:
The oral history of Wes Morris describes life in the woods as a child in Schroeder, Minnesota. Morris describes unusual childhood punishment, the sulfur treatment for scabies and the teachings of Uncle Tord and Aunt Vivian Johnson. He recalls homesteader family survival with gardening, canning, trapping and hunting. Morris tells bear, moose and fisher stories, and describes how he heard the call ""see the world, join the Navy"" and served 20 years in the Navy. This interview was conducted by Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

59. Interview with Willard Nelson (1914- ), Schroeder Area Historical Society Oral History Collection, Schroeder, Minnesota

Creator:
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2010-12-10
Description:
The oral history of Willard Nelson recalls his childhood memories of school in Lutsen, Minnesota, including Poplar River School, Lutsen, Minnesota. Nelson describes a .22 shotgun accident and recalls his first job as a salesman. He drove his Model T in St. Paul, Minnesota. This interview was conducted by Ginny Storlie and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Schroeder Area Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

60. Interview with George Scott, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Scott, George Matthew, 1922-2006
Date Created:
1996-09
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice George Scott on his life and legal and judicial career. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1987. Subjects covered: his early life, his time as the Hennepin County Attorney, civil rights, his years on the Supreme Court, and some of his life after he left the Court. Interviewed by Dan Scott, Justice Scott's eldest son.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

61. Interview with Robert Sheran, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Sheran, Robert J., 1916-2012
Date Created:
1995-09-26
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Sheran on his legal and judicial career. Sheran was first appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court as an Associate Justice in 1963 and served until 1970. He was reappointed to the Court as Chief Justice in 1973 and served until 1981. Subjects discussed: his education and experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Tim Baland at the Minnesota Judicial Center.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

62. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Julie Shingobe, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Creator:
Shingobe, Julie, 1929-2004
Date Created:
1999-05-12
Description:
Amikogaabowiikwe (Julie Shingobe), college graduate, chemical dependency counselor, member of the Grand Medicine Society/Midewiwin, and enrolled Mille Lacs elder is speaking Ojibwe, her first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Ms. Shingobe speaks of her birth and what she was taught. She remembered: "We were terrified of the nuns, we did not want to be there."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

63. Interview with Marianne Short, Minnesota Court of Appeals Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Short, Marianne Dolores, 1951-
Date Created:
2017-09-21
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Marianne D. Short on her life and her legal and judicial career. She was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1988, leaving in 2000 to return to private practice. The interview covers her family background, her experiences as a woman in law school, being in the attorney general's office, and being on the Court of Appeals.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

64. Interview with John Simonett, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Simonett, John E., 1924-2011
Date Created:
2009-10-12
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John Simonett on his legal and judicial career. Simonett was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1981 and served until 1994. Subjects discussed: his education and family life, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Tom Boyd and Paul Anderson at the studio of Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

65. Interview with John Simonett, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Simonett, John Edward, 1924-2011
Date Created:
1997-06-24
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John Simonett. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1980 until 1994. Subjects covered: his early life and education, practicing law, and being on the Supreme Court. The interview concludes with some clarifications of names and questions. Interviewed by his daughter, Judge Martha Simonett.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

66. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Larry Smallwood, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Creator:
Smallwood, Larry
Date Created:
1999-02-04
Description:
Amik O'Gaabaw (Larry Smallwood), director of language and culture for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and enrolled Mille Lacs elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview (transcribed by Daniel Jones) for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Smallwood is often asked to tell stories in Ojibwe. He begins with, ""We have teachings that tell us about the different seasons.""
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

67. Interview with Channy Som

Creator:
Som, Channy
Date Created:
1992-08-11
Description:
Channy Som lived in Battambang with her family when the Khmer Rouge came to power. They were made to leave their home and live in the forest before they were separated and put into work camps. She now lives in St. Paul with two siblings and works in catering. One sister is in a refugee camp in Thailand and two others are still in Cambodia with their father.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

68. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Marlene Stately, Hinckley, Minnesota

Creator:
Stately, Marlene Robinson, 1941-
Date Created:
1999-03-12
Description:
Enrolled Leech Lake elder Anangookwe (Marlene Stately) is speaking Ojibwe, her first language (transcribed by Nancy Jones), in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. She has worked at the Arrowhead Community College, teaching Ojibwe language and at Niigane Immersion Schoo, and Bug O Nay Ge Shing School. She states, "Our children come first, so that they can listen to the way we speak."
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

69. Interview with Edward Stringer, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
Stringer, Edward C., 1935-
Date Created:
2011-12-20
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Edward Stringer on his legal and judicial career. Edward C. Stringer was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1994. He retired from the Court in 2002 and continued to work as a private attorney until he retired fully in 2011. Subjects discussed: his lawyer ancestors, his legal career, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Tom Boyd and Justice Paul Anderson at the studio of Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

70. Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions, Interview with Robert Strong, Nett Lake, Minnesota

Creator:
Strong, Robert, 1934-2012
Date Created:
1999-07-30
Description:
Magee-Macoons (Robert Strong), enrolled Bois Forte elder is speaking Ojibwe, his first language, in an interview for a television documentary on the history and culture of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Mr. Strong addresses the importance of the Ojibwe language and its survival for the younger generation. He tells a story in Ojibwe.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

71. Interview with Chamreun Tan

Creator:
Tan, Chamreun
Date Created:
1992-07-30
Description:
Chamreun Tan primarily grew up in Battambang City in Cambodia. He was working as a police officer in Phnom Penh City on April 17, 1975 when the Khmer Rouge came to power. He became separated from his parents and siblings and was sent to the village Phum Chhouk to work for the Khmer Rouge until 1979. He married in 1981. Tan attempted to leave Cambodia more than once and was sent back, eventually living in Thai refugee camps until coming to the United States in 1984. He has held a variety of jobs here and is currently a financial worker for Ramsey County.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

72. Interview with Cy Thao

Creator:
Thao, Cy
Date Created:
2014
Description:
Interview with Cy Thao in which he describes his work as a former Minnesota State Representative, his efforts as a Hmong business entrepreneur and artist and a co-founder of the Center for Hmong Arts and Talents.
Contributing Institution:
Center for Hmong Studies
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

73. Interview with Dai Thao

Creator:
Thoa, Dai
Date Created:
2014
Description:
Interview with Dai Thao in which he describes his work as a St. Paul City Council Member, Ward 1 in St. Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Center for Hmong Studies
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

74. Interview with John J. Todd, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota 2011

Creator:
Todd, John J., 1927-
Date Created:
2011-06-01
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John J. Todd on his legal and judicial career. John J. Todd was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1972 and served until 1985. Subjects discussed: his childhood and family, his legal career, his experiences as a judge, and his life after the Supreme Court. Interviewed by Tom Boyd and Justice Paul Anderson at the studio of Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories

75. Interview with John J. Todd, Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Oral History Project, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1995

Creator:
Todd, John J., 1927-
Date Created:
1995-09-26
Description:
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice John J. Todd on his legal and judicial career. John J. Todd was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1972 and served until 1985. Subjects discussed: his childhood and family, his legal career, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by John Brian at the Minnesota Judicial Center.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota State Law Library
Type:
Moving Image
Format:
Oral histories
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