Title
Clarence Larson Interview, ca. 1979
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Interviewer
Lee Tempte
Interviewee
Clarence Larson
Date Recorded
1979
Date Digital
7-29-2020
County
Douglas County
Keywords
Kensington (Minn.); Alexandria (Minn.); Business enterprises--Minnesota--Kensington; Business enterprises--Minnesota--Alexandria; Blizzards--Minnesota; Horses; Farm life--Minnesota; Agriculture--Minnesota; Dowsing; Kensington Rune Stone
Description
Clarence Larson was 82 years old and was born near Starbuck. His father was from Sweden and his mother from near Kensington, Minnesota. His family moved to a farm near Kensington when he was 3 years old. He was a farmer for his entire life. The Kensington Runestone was found on a neighbor's farm and Clarence was active in buying and promoting the Runestone Park. After retiring from farming, he spent his leisure time exploring for artifacts.
In this interview, Clarence recalls the early days of Kensington and Alexandria businesses. He talks about blizzards in the area. He discusses horses and farm life. He mentions his talent with water witching (dowsing). He then goes on to talk about the Kensington Runestone.
Run Time
00:10:21
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
KMRSLarson03
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
1019
Recommended Citation
Larson, Clarence, "Clarence Larson Interview, ca. 1979" (1979). Reminiscing in West Central Minnesota (KMRS Feature). 169.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/kmrs/169
Notes
This oral history has no transcript.