Interview with former Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Randolph Peterson on his life and his legal and judicial career. He was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1990 and retired in 2018. The interview covers his family background and education, law school, being in the state Senate, the creation of the Court of Appeals, and his experiences being on the Court of Appeals.
This film depicts Minnesota Governor Floyd B. Olson and Adjutant General E.A. Walsh reviewing the 59th Field Artillery Brigade at Camp Ripley in 1934. Scenes include the 135th Infantry Regiment, 59th Field Artillery Brigade, and the 92nd Infantry Brigade marching past the officers as they are being reviewed. Also shown are some of the buildings and wildlife at Camp Ripley, a flyover by the 109th Observation Squadron, and a soldier chariot race with soldiers pulling the chariots.
This film depicts the transporting of troops by truck convoy to Camp Ripley and the review of the 59th Field Artillery, 151st Field Artillery, 125th Field Artillery, and 185th Field Artillery by Adjutant General E.A. Walsh and Major General George E. Leach.
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers doiong carpentry, peeling potatoes, mail call, chow line, using two man chain saw, jack hammer, digging one man fox hole.
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers building a pontoon bridge, assemblig a structural steel bridge across a ravine, being addressed in seated formation by VIP, kitchen scenes.
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers waiting with their families at the Princeton depot, the arrival of the steam locomotive troop train and loading equipment on the train.
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers at rifle and machine gun ranges, field kitchen meal, paddling boats, swimming, VIP visit, marching on parade ground, building assault training, infiltration, grenade and bazooka training, constructing pontoon to ferry tank, wedding on base and graduation.
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers marching in formation from the Armory to the train depot escorted by a marching band and scores of citizens. Equipment is loaded on the train. The arrival at Camp Ruckeris followed by unpacking and cleaning of rifles.
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers erecting and climbing poles, pay day, using bulldozer to build timber bridge, field kitchen meal, basketball, horseshoes, laundry, calesthenics and family visits.
Henschel, Charles Henry, (March 26, 1921 - August 10, 1992)
Date Created:
1951-01-22
Description:
Before leaving for advanced training for deployment to the Korean War, Charles Henry Henschel was given a 16mm movie camera by Everett A. "Doc" Reynolds the owner of the Princeton Minnesota Strand movie theater. Reynolds asked Henschel to take movies of the Princeton National Guard "boys" in training at Camp Rucker, Alabama. When Reynolds received film from Camp Rucker, he would show it as a "short" in the Princeton theater, before the feature film. This silent film segment depicts the Princeton soldiers waiting at the Princeton Great Northern Railway depot prior to departing on the train to Camp Rucker, Alabama.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Glenn E. Kelley on his life and legal and judicial career. Kelley was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1981 and served until 1990. Part one of the interview recorded on January 29, 1990 and part two was recorded on August 16, 1990. Interviewed by Steve Young at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Sandy Keith as part of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society's oral history project. Keith was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1989 and was Chief Justice from 1990 to 1998. Subjects discussed: His childhood in Rochester, Minnesota near the Mayo Clinic, and his mother's influence; his experiences at Amherst; race and the law; the selection of U.S. Supreme Court Justices; his experiences with family law; being in the Legislature; the creation of the Minnesota Court of Appeals; his experiences being on the Minnesota Supreme Court and the role of the courts.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Maynard Pirsig on his legal and judicial career. Maynard Pirsig was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1942 and served for three months to finish the term of the late Justice Royal A. Stone. Subjects discussed: his legal career and his views on the role of the judiciary. Interviewed by Steve Young.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Yetka. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1993. Subjects covered: his childhood, lawyers and public service, Hubert Humphrey, political history, and being on the Court. Interviewed by law professor Steve Young.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Peter Popovich as part of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society's oral history project. Popovich was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1987 and was Chief Justice from 1989 to 1990. Subjects discussed: his early decision to become a lawyer; growing up on the Iron Range in the 1920's and 1930's; being the son of an immigrant; his experiences as a lawyer, a legislator, and a judge.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Wahl on her legal and judicial career. E. Wahl was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1977 and served until 1994. Subjects discussed: her childhood, family life and education, her early career, and her experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Laura Cooper in Justice Wahl's chambers.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Douglas K. Amdahl on his legal and judicial career. Douglas K. Amdahl was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1980 and was Chief Justice from 1981 to 1989. Subjects discussed: his early life and education, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by James Morrow in Landmark Towers.
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.
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.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Walter Rogosheske on his legal and judicial career. He was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1962 and served until 1980. Subjects discussed: his family and childhood, education, early career, and his experiences as a judge. Interviewed by Randall Tietjen at the Minnesota Judicial Center.
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.
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.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Esther Tomljanovich. She was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1990 until 1998. Subjects covered: her early life, law school,the Revisor of Statutes Office, women in law, being a trial judge and being on the Supreme Court, and her thoughts for her future.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Sandra Gardebring as part of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society's oral history project. Gardebring was a justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1991 to 1998. Subjects discussed: her childhood in North Dakota; her decision to attend law school; her entry into Minnesota state politics; her views on feminism; her experiences on the Minnesota Supreme Court.