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Oral Interview of Jacob Kiefer
Jacob R. Kiefer
Kiefer, a native of Moorhead, discusses his involvement in a number of the community's service organizations including the Legion club, the Rotary, and the Moorhead Chamber of Commerce.
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Oral Interview of Dorothy Kippels
Dorothy Kippels
Mrs. Kippels, describes the Waterman's Store which she and her husband owned from 1944 to 1967.
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Oral Interview of Karen Kivi
Karen Kivi
Oral Interview of former librarian, associate professor at Moorhead State University. The interview concerns the Finnish community and culture in Minnesota and the Great Depression.
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Oral Interview of Alden Knatterud
Alden Knatterud
Mr. Knatterud describes his teaching experiences, changes in curriculum and the separation of church and state in education.
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Oral Interview of Joseph Knutson
Joseph L. Knutson
Dr. Knutson was president of Concordia College from 1950 to 1974. He discusses the college's finances and its relationship to the American Lutheran Church.
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Oral Interview of Hildegarde Kraus
Hildergarde Kraus
Mrs. Kraus describes her musical background and her career as a local organist, including work as an organist for silent movie theatres, vaudeville, and 28 years with WDAY television.
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Oral Interview of Ted Larson
Ted Larson
Mr. Larson, professor at Moorhead State University, discusses his involvement with MSU's Straw Hat Players. He also evaluates some major films.
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Oral Interview of Lottie J. Leeby
Lottie J. Leeby
Lottie J. Leeby is a retired housewife and partner in Leeby's Food Market in Fargo, North Dakota.. She discusses her childhood and schooling in Mayville, North Dakota, and her working life. She also talks about Leeby also discusses the Great Depression and organizations she was involved with in Fargo.
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Oral Interview of Elsie Lee
Elsie Lee
Mrs. Lee tells of her many years of experience as a homemaker and describes her life and activities in Moorhead.
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Oral Interview of Beatrice Lewis
Beatrice Lewis
Miss Lewis begins by talking about her education and family history. She then discusses her reasons for seeking employment at Moorhead State and describes the campus as it was when she first arrived, especially the layout of offices in MacLean Hall and the Ingleside reception room. She also talks about social activities, chapel services, Sigma Alpha Iota, and extra-curricular activities. Miss Lewis discusses the effect the depression of the 1930's and World War II had on enrollment, students, and on the institution as a whole. People remembered by Miss Lewis include Presidents MacLean, Snarr, and Neumaier, as well as Jennie Owens, Mable Lumley, Jessie Askegaard, Millie Dahl, Sliv Nemzek, and Samuel Bridges.
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Oral Interview of Erling Linde
Erling Linde
Mr. Linde describes his 30 year career as a teacher of music in the Moorhead public schools, and his activities with the Fargo-Moohread Symphony.
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Oral Interview of Stephen Adolph Lockwood
Stephen Adolph Lockwood
Stephen Adolph Lockwood relates stories told by his grandfather about his participation in the Civil War. He also discusses his occupations through the years and his perspectives on historical events like the First World War, Prohibition and bootlegging, and the Great Depression.
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Oral Interview of Mildred Macleod
Mildred MacLeod
Mrs. MacLeod has held many positions within the Camp Fire Girls organization. She discusses its history, goals, and activities.
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Oral Interview of Carrol Malvey
Carrol Malvey
Mr. Malvey reflects on his life from his childhood in Moorhead to his partnership in the Malvey Service Station and his participation in Moorhead civic activities.
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Oral Interview of Manny Marget
Manny Marget
Interview with Manny Marget, primarily on radio broadcasting in the Red River Valley.
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Oral Interview of David Martin
David Martin
Mr. Martin, a vocal coach and director for the Fargo-Moorhead civic Opera company, discusses his life and career in the area of music.
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Oral Interview of Eric Martinson
Eric Martinson
Martinson discusses the coal and fuel oil business in the Fargo-Moorhead area from 1926 to his retirement in 1968.
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Oral Interview of Sara McCormick
Sara Nordlie McCormick
A member of the Moorhead Altrusa organization since 1962, McCormick describes the activities of Altrusa, including social service, fund raising and special projects.
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Oral Interview of Thomas McGrath
Thomas McGrath
This interview deals with Thomas McGrath’s involvement in the Communist Party.
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Oral Interview of Jessie McKellar
Jessie McKellar
This interview with Jessie McKellar deals in large part with physical education at Moorhead State and the changes which took place in the program between 1924 and 1950. She talks about students, teaching methods, physical education curriculum, the Moorhead State-Concordia rivalry, and the Women's Recreation Association. Miss McKellar also mentions colleagues such as Flora Frick and Sliv Nemzek, as well as Presidents MacLean, Snarr, and Knoblauch. She also tells how people at Moorhead State coped with the situation after Old Main burned in 1930.
This collection consists of oral interviews of prominent people from northwest Minnesota. Some of these interviews are a part of the Heritage Education Commission's Regional Oral History Project.
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