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Oral Interview of Matilda Moen
Matilda Moen
Matilda Moen begins by talking about her experiences while a student in a rural school and of her parents and her family. She also discusses teaching in rural schools. Subjects relating to her years at Moorhead State include practice teaching at Dilworth and at the Model School, the end of year pageant put on by the senior class, and community opinions of Moorhead State students. Life as a married, off campus student is described. Teachers mentioned include Georgina Lommen, Jessie McKellar, Jennie Owens, Samuel Bridges, and Joseph Kise. Emma Erickson and Caswell Ballard.
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Oral Interview of Lorraine Monson
Lorraine Monson
Mrs. Monson describes the volunteer work she does at the Moorhead Thrift Shop. She discusses the shop's inventory and distribution of profits.
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Oral Interview of Joseph Mork
Joseph M. Mork
Mr. Mork speaks of his experiences as school administrator and as assistant superintendent of the District 152 school system.
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Oral Interview of Wilbur Mortenson
Wilbur D. Mortenson
Mr. Mortenson has been a member of the American Legion since 1946. He discusses the Legion's history, goals and purposes.
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Oral Interview of Sarah Mourer
Sarah Mourer
Mrs. Mourere discusses the history of the Moorhead Presbyterian church, of which he has been a member since 1925. She discusses the role of the members, and the changing views of the congregation.
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Oral Interview of Catherine Mulligan
Catherine Mulligan
Catherine Mulligan, a graduate of Moorhead State University with a masters degree in art, talks of her sculpting career and involvement in the arts in Fargo/Moorhead.
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Oral Interview of Andre Munn
Andre Munn
Mr. Munn has been involved in Boy Scouts since 1932. He talks of local scouting history and activities over the years.
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Oral Interview of Ruth Munn
Ruth Munn
Mrs. Munn describes her career in nursing, including her training at the nursing program at St. John's Hospital in Fargo.
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Oral Interview of Katherine Murphy
Katherine Murphy
Mrs. Murphy was chairperson of the Minnesota State Arts Board at the time of this interview. She discusses its goals and activities, and the impact of the arts on the community.
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Oral Interview of Katherine Murphy and Jean Callahan
Katherine Murphy and Jean Callahan
Both Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Murphy served as presidents of the Fargo-Moorhead Junior League. They discuss the League's projects, programs. and fund raising events.
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Oral Interview of Tessie Buckley Murphy and Vivian Murphy
Tessie Buckley Murphy and Vivian Murphy
Tessie Buckley Murphy and her daughter Vivian Murphy discuss their lives, including experiences teaching and farming, life during the Great Depression, and American politics.
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Oral Interview of Alice Murray
Alice Murray
Mrs. Murray discusses her life as homemaker during the Depression and World War II.
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Oral Interview of Byron Murray
Byron Murray
Byron Murray begins by discussing the reasons he stayed at Moorhead for forty-one years. He then talks about his early days at Moorhead State, including such topics as chapel exercises, inter-school social events, and college-community relations. Dr. Murray discusses curriculum changes which took place as Moorhead State evolved into a liberal arts college. He also speaks about the journalism laboratory which he helped develop. Dr. Murray comments on student-faculty relations during the 1920Æs and 1930Æs, student attitudes, and how they reacted after Old Main burned in 1930. Another topic covered is Moorhead State during World War II and the Air Force training detachments. Dr. Murray reminisces about several persons including Presidents MacLean and Snarr.
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Oral Interview of Hazelle Nassif
Hazelle Nassif and George Nassif
The Nassifs discuss their involvement with the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater.
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Oral Interview of Evelyn Nelson
Evelyn Nelson
Mrs. Nelson acted as manager of the F-M Symphony from 1967 to 1984. She discusses early development of the Symphony, changes in directorship, community support, and guest artist series.
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Oral Interview of Stella Nelson
Stella Nelson
Mrs. Nelson discusses the experiences of a homemaker today in comparison to those of homemakers earlier in this century, including shopping, housekeeping, and the changing roles of women.
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Oral Interview of John P. Nemzek
John P. Nemzek
John P. Nemzek discusses his childhood, including jobs he held while growing up, and World War I. He also talks about his police work from the 1930s to the 1950s.
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Oral Interview of Richard Neubarth
Richard Neubarth
Mr. Neubarth began working in his father's jewelry store in 1952. He discusses the family jewelry store and the jewelry business in general.
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Oral Interview of John J. Neumaier
John J. Neumaier
John J. Neumaier discusses his career, focusing on his time as president of Moorhead State College, from 1958-1968.
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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