- 10348.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.3 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: University Photographer, 71-098
- Nolan transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
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- Dimensions: 12.5 x 14.9 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, January 12, 1996
- Sullivan transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Alderink_George transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Rosenmeier transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Hughes_Fred transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Hughes_Keith transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Kosloske transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Mahowald transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Richardson transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Niehaus transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Patton transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Pehler_1973 transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Samuelson transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Schrom transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Schumann transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Sherwood transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Tiemann transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
- Pehler_1991 transcript.pdf
- This was part of a 1970s oral history project conducted by the Central Minnesota Historical Center. At the time, the CMHC was administered by the Department of History.
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- Dimensions: 2.3 x 3.4 cm
- Physical Format: Negatives (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, October 16, 1984
- 17866.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.3 cm
- Physical Format: Negatives (photographic)
- Local Identifier: University Photographer, 80-101
These oral histories were predominantly done in the 1970s with half conducted in 1973. Some date from the 1980s and early 1990s. The majority of the interviews are with state legislators and the remaining are with mayors, city councilmen, campaign managers, party managers, widows of politicians, and US Congressmen. All of the participants were men except three (who were widows) and represented Central Minnesota communities ranging from Sandstone to Brainerd to those locations just north of the Twin Cities.
With some variance, all participants were asked similar questions including personal and family history in Minnesota, early political interests and activities, committee assignments, sponsored bills, the campaign and election process, the legislative process, and their future plans in politics. Unique questions were asked of individuals as the interview unfolded. Certain political issues that were significant in the early 1970s are common topics including new party designation requirements, lengths of terms, legislator salaries, and the impact of Nixon’s landslide victory in 1972 on local elections. The Watergate scandal is also discussed in several interviews.
Since the legislators’ service collectively goes back to 1935, the changes in the atmosphere, organization, and membership of the legislature are discussed in several oral histories. Many of the interviews reference other participants in this oral history collection. For many, the interview often took place at the beginning or middle of their political careers.
Brief biographical sketches and interview notes are given for all participants. Type of office, terms of service, and constituency represented are also listed. Transcripts of interviews are available unless otherwise noted below.
Some interviews were actually transcribed. The typewritten transcripts were keyed into a Word document but have not been checked against the audio. Past experiences has suggested that the transcripts may not be complete. In the meantime, the transcripts are available here as PDFs.
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- Dimensions: 11.5 x 16.5 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, November 17, 1987
- 02505.jpg
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 23.5 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, February 26, 1988
- 02568.jpg
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 24.6 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, September 25, 1981
- 02590.jpg
- Dimensions: 19.7 x 23.8 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, January 12, 1982
- 02612.jpg
- Dimensions: 18.1 x 23.9 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, April 16, 1982
- 02622.jpg
- Dimensions: 18.4 x 16.7 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, May 21, 1982
- 02648.jpg
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 16.5 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, October 29, 1982
- 02669.jpg
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 22.7 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, February 11, 1983
- 02679.jpg
- Dimensions: 24.2 x 18.3 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, April 26, 1983
- 02691.jpg
- Dimensions: 20 x 12.6 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, May 17, 1983
- 03390.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.3 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, December 5, 1975
- 03391.jpg
- Dimensions: 2.3 x 3.4 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, October 20, 1978
- 03392.jpg
- Dimensions: 2.3 x 3.4 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, October 20, 1978
- 03403.jpg
- Dimensions: 2.3 x 3.4 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, November 17, 1987
- 03404.jpg
- Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.2 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, November 17, 1987
- 03405.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.2 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, January 22, 1982
- 03408.jpg
- Dimensions: 2.3 x 3.4 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: University Photographer, 85-099
- 03410.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.3 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: University Photographer, 88-142
- 05924.jpg
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 22.9 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, November 6, 1981
- 05950.jpg
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 12.4 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, January 12, 1982
- 05960.jpg
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 cm
- Physical Format: Black-and-white photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, January 22, 1982
- 06270.jpg
- Dimensions: 16 x 10 cm
- Physical Format: Black and White photograph
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, September 28, 1984
- 08162.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.3
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, September 19, 1975
- 08163.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.1
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, September 19, 1975
- 08308.jpg
- Dimensions: 2.3 x 3.4 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: University Photographer, 00-246a
- 08951.jpg
- Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.4 cm
- Physical Format: Slides (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Slide Collection. Social Activities and Events. Paul Simon
- 09208.jpg
- Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.3 cm
- Physical Format: Negative (photographic)
- Local Identifier: Chronicle, October 29, 1982