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id68854 · Folder · June 28, 1978
Part of Church Oral Histories

Using personal memories, family stories, and documents Carlson is able to account for the entire church history from its creation. She discusses the different styles of various ministers and their local impact, the split in the church in 1922, and the efforts of many church groups through the 1900s. She also discusses the importance of gaining new and younger members. Audio is with Philip Blilie interview.

id68851 · Folder · July 12, 1979
Part of Church Oral Histories

Reverend Wied talks at length about doctrine differences, the challenges and differences between rural and urban churches, and pressures on the church overall. The administration of churches resulting from changing congregation sizes is discussed and the growth in community outreach. The value of producing radio broadcasts is also discussed.

id68850 · Folder · July 28, 1978
Part of Church Oral Histories

Also interviewed Herman Duscha (1891-1987) and Annie Duscha (1897-1988).

Vaudt discusses the history of the church, issues of doctrine and change, interdenominational cooperation, fund-raising, and parish ethnicity and growth. The Duschas talk about the region and community including schools, community changes, and economic development. Only summary of interview is available.

id68849 · Folder · July 19, 1979
Part of Church Oral Histories

Also interviewed Marie Sargeant Carlson (1890-?) and Grace Sargeant (1888-?) who were sisters.

In addition to church growth and outreach the interview covers the weekly radio show the church produced called "Key for Happiness." Community support, missionary efforts, and school relationships are also discussed. Only summary of interview is available. There is no audio for this interview.

id68845 · Folder · July 5, 1978
Part of Church Oral Histories

Also interviewed Richard Rooney Brooten (1935-?), Helen Rooney Felling (1904-1997), Math Jennissen (1902-?), Josephine Roooney (1906-1980), and Adolf Weiner (1910-?).

This interview discusses the significance of the Canadian Rooney family in settling the area and establishing the church. It also covers the many priests associated with the parish. The interactions between the various ethnicities of the area is discussed including frustrations when the various parishes were consolidated. The impact of a 1940s fire and the arrival of several orphans from New York is discussed. The positives of a rural parish and community are given as well. Audio is currently unavailable.

id68841 · Folder · August 9, 1978
Part of Church Oral Histories

Also interviewed Harold Linman Gillson (Mrs.) (1918-?) and Lucille Concull Nelson (1918-2000).

In addition to the history (including a fire in 1948 that destroyed most records) and the challenges of the church the balance between maintaining a separate church identity and cooperation with other congregations is discussed. The issues of doctrine, membership, and construction is discussed from the perspective of a rural church. Only summary of interview is available.

id68838 · Folder · August 8, 1979
Part of Church Oral Histories

St. Cloud State student, graduating in 1931.

Extensive personal, church, and community background is given including the merging of multiple parishes in Little Falls and the growth of the parochial schools. His time at St. Cloud State is discussed as well as his children attending the school. His personal accomplishments as a published poet are also mentioned. Only summary of interview is available.

id68837 · Folder · July 20, 1979
Part of Church Oral Histories

Also interviewed Delanore O. Bodien (1907-?).

Development of the church and the growth of the Cambridge community is discussed. The changes in the church are covered as well as speculations over the popularity of cults and the place of a pastor in political and social causes. Only summary of interview is available. There is no audio for this interview.