Two reel-to-reel tapes.
One reel-to-reel tape.
One reel-to-reel tape.
One reel-to-reel tape. Includes Cy Tenvoorde interview from General Oral Histories.
One reel-to-reel tape.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
One 60 minute audio cassette.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes. Also includes Melin interview.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
One 60 minute audio cassette.
One 60 minute audio cassette.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Three 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
One 60 minute audio cassette.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
One 60 minute audio cassette.
One 60 minute audio cassette.
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.
In this interview the history of the church is discussed. The changes through the 1900s both to the church and community are detailed. Audio is part of Owens tape.
Experiences growing up in St. Cloud, especially during the Depression, are described as well as the homefront experience in St. Paul during World War II. Travel and education experiences are discussed follwed by the changes in the church that he witnessed. Only summary of interview is available.
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.
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.
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.
The historic interactions in the area among the Protestant faiths is discussed. The development of the church is described in detail as well as the administration and outreach of the different church groups. Only summary of interview is available.
This interview details the changes in Finlayson and the surrounding community. The challenges of having a small parish and a high pastor turnover. Audio recording is with the Robert Carroll tapes.
The growth of the community and church is discussed especially the change in language spoken. Mention is given to a tornado that destroyed the church in the 1920s. Audio is currently unavailable.
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.
St. Cloud State student graduating in 1932 and 1941.
As church treasurer, the finances of the church is discussed. Events in the church history like a fire in 1925 and the absorption of other smaller congregations are covered as well as the ethnic and age changes to the parish.
Church doctrine is discussed especially baptism and the autonomy of pastors. This is followed by the history of the church and demographics of the region.
Also interviewed Arthur Miller (1900-1981).
Ostlund discusses the administration of an interdenominational parish. In addition to the church history, the history of central Minnesota is given including discussion of cheese production. Only summary of interview is available.
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.
Nelson gave a detailed description of his motivations and experiences as an immigrant to the United States. He also described his ministry education and service during World War II. The history of the South Isanti church is described in part.
Discusses the challenges faced as a small church without a permanent priest. Describes the development of the church, its present condition, and its plans/prospects for the future. Only summary of interview is available.
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.
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.
This interview covers the founding of the church and its construction as well as the ethnic diversity of the congregation. According to the transcript, the audio recording with the Robert Carroll became inaudiable halfway in to the interview.