Mystery writer and author of the long-running "Carl Wilcox" mystery series, including The Ditched Blonde and Hatchet Job; interviewed by Bruce Southworth.
Sally Hilleboe Adelson, the first woman in the Fargo-Moorhead area to have her own television show, discusses her involvement with television talk shows. Most of her shows were community based shows. She also did talk shows geared to women in the home and consumer problems.
In an oral history given on February 13, 1975, Ruth M. Alexander relates her family history, her experiences as a teacher, and dealing with rationing during World War II.
Director of Regional Studies at Southwest State University in Marshall and author fifteen books on history and culture. Joe's 1997 publication is "Golf Beats Us All (And So We Love It)," a philosophical reflection on the pleasures and wisdom of the game that "cause so much pain, wastes so much time, and whose outcome is of utter insignificance" but remains intriguingly beloved to many; interviewed at Braemar Golf Course in Edina by Bill Brady, Executive Director of the Minnesota Library Association and weekend duffer.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
In an oral history, Arvid Anderson describes his family settling near Garrison, Minnesota, his work as a heavy equipment operator for the Minnesota Highway Department, and his experiences as one of the first pilots in Crow Wing County.
In an oral history, Herb Anderson describes his family coming to Crow Wing County from Sweden experiences he had as a youngster, encounters his famly had with Indians, his parents starting a resort, and general information about the area in the early part of the 20th century.
John Louis Anderson, author of "Off the Bridal Path, a look at American wedding humor, along with Scandinavian Humor & Other Myths and German Humor, is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Jean Antonello, R.N., B.S.N., obesity specialist and author of Horv to Become Naturally Thin by Eating More discusses the fallacies of conventional dieting with publicist Pat Lindquist.
Author of "Twin Cities Winter Recreation," is interviewed "on the trail" about his comprehensive guide to the metro area's vast array of cross country trails, dov.'flhill ski and snowboarding areas, winter walking, snow-shoeing, ice skating, sledding, many other activities and pictorial history; interviewed by Dave Carlson.
Author of Twin Cities Winter Recreation, is interviewed "on the trail" about his comprehensive guide to the metro area's vast array of cross country trails, downhill ski and snowboarding areas, winter walking, snow-shoeing, ice skating, sledding, many other activities & pictorial history; interviewed by Dave Carlson.
Part one of a two part program. The author/publisher teams up with the renowned wood engraver/fine arts pressman, to produce a deluxe hand-made limited edition book entitled "Waterfalls of the Mississippi." Patrick Coleman and Richard Arey talk to Gaylord in his studio about the wood engravings and production of the book.
Part two of a two part program. The production process for the fine arts book "Waterfalls of the Mississippi," continues with a look at the paper making at Cave Paper, binding at Campbell-Logan Bindery , and clamshell box construction by Jill Jevne; also, a pictorial tour of some of Gaylord Schanilec's earlier fine arts press books.
James Baccus, retired journalist, has been involved with journalism since his high school days and discusses his writing career for various newspapers and organizations, as well as doing personal writing. He worked for the Forum for approximately 14 years, retiring in 1984 at the age of 70.
The Listening Point cabin of legendary nature writer Sigurd Olson is the setting for an interview with David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within (University of Minnesota Press). Barton Sutter talks with David, plus testimonials from Sigurd's friends and family.
"The Listening Point" cabin of legendary nature writer Sigurd Olson is the setting for an interview with David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within (University of Minnesota Press). Barton Sutter talks with David, plus testimonials from Sigurd's friends and family.
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.
Author of "Shadow Mothers: Stories of Adoption and Reunion" (North Star Press), heartfelt stories from ten women who placed a child for adoption and were reunited years later; interviewed by writer Carol Connolly at Children's Home Society of Minnesota.
Owner of Park Genealogical Books, publishers and distributors of a wide range of genealogy and local history books, and a volunteer at the Genealogy Help Desk at the Minnesota History Center; interviewed by Denise Carlson, Head of Minnesota Historical Society Reference Dept.
In this oral history interview, Ray Bang recounts his childhood, early job as a short order cook, and his time in military service as a mess sargeant where he worked as a cook and baker. Note: parts of this interview are not clearly audible.
David Barnouw, historian and compiler of The Diary of Anne Frank, The Critical Edition, is interviewed by Candy Bartol, a teacher in the Osseo School system.
Charles Bates, nationally-known consultant and lecturer and author of "Pigs Eat Wolves: Going into Partnership With Your Dark Side," is interviewed by Eileen Cavanagh.
Melody Beattie, author of The Lessons of Love: Rediscovering Our Passion For Life When it All Seems Too Hard to Take, along with two books on co-dependency, is interviewed by Lin Maki, Hennepin County Library.
David Beauchamp served in the Minnesota State Legislature from 1974 to 1978. In his interview, he discusses his political experiences in local and state office, and the issues in Minnesota government during his career. Mr. Beauchamp also discusses his Peace Corps years in Thailand.
Gretchen Beito, author of Coya Come Home, a biography of the only woman from Minnesota elected to Congress, is interviewed by Gretchen Wronka of Hennepin County Library.
Pat Bell, Cat's-paw Press, author of The Pre-Publishing Handbook, talks about the logistics involved in getting a book published; interviewed by Roger Sween, Library Cooperation Specialist.
Patricia J. Bell, publisher and author of Roughing it Elegantly, a camping primer for the Boundary Waters Canoe area, talks with Glenda Martin of Minnesota Women's Press.
Steven DiMenna, Director of "The Great Gatsby" and "Scott and Zelda: The Beautiful Fools" at Great North American History Theatre, talks to playwright Lance Belville and actors Jay Nickerson and Janet Hanson about the two plays which are based on the lives of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
In an oral history, Mrs. Ed (Jessie) Berg describes her family coming to Crow Wing County, her experiences as a teacher starting in 1903, her husband's work, and her thoughts on various historical events.
Dene E. Billbe, President of Champion Auto Stores and producer of a series of car-care instructional video programs for libraries and schools, is interviewed by P.R. Consultant Pat Lindquist.
Timothy Blade, professor of Design, Housing and Apparel at the University of Minnesota and author of Antique Collecting: A Sensible Guide to its Art and Mystery.
Baseball fan and author and publisher of Having Fun With Baseball Nicknames, featuring biographies, statistics, lingo, trivia, photos and index of over 4000 major league players and their descriptive nicknames (including the Twins' Puck, Herbie, Bruno, Lomba, Sweet Music and the G-Man!); interviewed by author and baseball historian Stew Thornley.
