Interview with Tou Saiko Lee in which he discusses his work as a hip hop and spoken word artist as well as his work as a community organizer and activist.
Cambodian poet now living in the Twin Cities, whose book of poetry, "Sacred Vows" was published by Coffee House Press. U Sam Oeur is interviewed by poet and translator Ken McCullough; excerts from "Krasang Tree," a play based on his works, is shown and discussed.
Wade W. Danielson, independent producer of the short film Hollywood (and Vine) and a new feature film Blue Skies are a Lie; is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Walt Bachman, attorney and author of Law v Life: What Lawyers are Afraid to Say About the Legal Profession; interviewed by Psychologist Dr. Daniel Wiener.
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.
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.
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.
Author of "Iron Lake," a mystery set in northern Minnesota and a 1999 book, Boundary Waters; interviewed at the St. Clair Broiler in St. Paul, at the booth where he does most of his writing, by mystery book reviewer Bruce Southworth.
Award-wirming photographer who created an art exhibit and a book, "Frogtown: Photographs and Conversations in an Urban Neighborhood," a 1997 Mirmesota Book Awards nominee; interviewed in various locations in St. Paul's Frogtown and Minneapolis' East Lake Street communities by Jack Becker, FORECAST Public Artworks.
Interview with Xang Vang in which he discusses his work as a CIA operative during the Secret War in Laos 1961-1975 and his work in Minnesota as the Executive Director of the Lao Family Community of Minnesota. He also worked as a Hmong business entrepreneur and one of the first Hmong growers to sell produce at the St. Paul Farmers Market.
Y Nor was 55 years old when the Khmer Rouge regime began in 1975. One of his sons was studying in Europe at the time. He was separated from his two eldest sons and they were killed. Two of his daughters died of illness and starvation. He and his wife and four surviving children were split up at various times in different work camps. Y Nor worked digging canals and building dams and maintaining rice and sugar plantations. He did not receive adequate medical attention for infections. They escaped to Khao I Dang refugee camp, then were transferred to Chonburi camp and then came to Minnesota.
Yoeuth Yan was a student in 1975 when the Khmer Rouge regime began. He was sent out of Battambang City and was not allowed to join his family in Posat Province. He fell ill with malaria while working on the youth mobile team and, after recovering, was able to locate his mother and siblings. He then learned that his father had been taken by the Khmer Rouge and killed. Yan became sick with malaria again, but was still made to work in various camps throughout the regime including a reeducation" camp. After the Vietnamese soldiers arrived in 1979
Jackie Urbanovic, cartoonist, social activist and artist, talks about her various art and illustration projects with Sanford Berman, Hennepin County Library.
Video documenting the dedication of the James W. Miller Resources Center featuring many speakers including St. Cloud State president Roy Saigo, Learning Resources and Technology Services dean Kristi Tornquist, donor James W. Miller, faculty member Judy Foster, and science fiction author Ray Bradbury.
Video documenting the 5th anniversary celebration of the opening of the James W. Miller Resources Center. Speakers include St. Cloud State president Roy Saigo, Learning Resources and Technology Services dean Kristi Tornquist, and former Learning Resources Dean John Berling. Unveiled at the ceremony were granite plaques honoring former St. Cloud State library deans.
This film is narrated by Jerry Healy. The departments featured include: Speech and Drama, Social Work, Education, and the offices of "The Clarion," Bethel's student newspaper.
Contributing Institution:
The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
Special edition of the Northern Lights program "Literature and the Professions in Minnesota: Using Literature as a Basis for Discussion of Issues in the Courts" with proejct co-founders Sandy Lottor and Bob Szulkin.
Event Organizer Bob Gale talks about the recent LitLink Festival held at Calhoun Square in Minneapolis to celebrate National Poetry Month. Included are highlights and snippets of the event and poetry presentations by ARTS-US Young Storytellers.
