Title
Emil Anderson Interview, 1975
Files
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Document Type
Book
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Interviewer
Carol Swenson
Interviewee
Emil Anderson
Date Recorded
7-17-1975
Date Digital
7-2-2020
Location Recorded
Anderson Residence, Maynard, Minnesota
County
Chippewa County
Keywords
Swensson Family; Farm life--Minnesota; Norwegian Americans--Minnesota; Rural schools--Minnesota--Chippewa County; Municipal officials and employees--Minnesota; Chippewa County (Minn.)--Officials and employees; Depressions--1929; United States. Works Progress Administration; Republican Party (Minn.); Chippewa County (Minn.)--Politics and government
Description
Emil Anderson was born near Wagdahl, Minnesota on October 11, 1895. He lived and farmed in Chippewa County all his life and served as Chippewa County Commissioner from 1941-1965. He also served on several community boards.
In this interview, Emil Anderson recalls experiences related to the Olaf Swensson family and working for them. Then he talks of his years as County Commissioner, describing his duties, work with the WPA during the Depression, and issues during his terms.
Run Time
01:24:22
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
CCAnderson02
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
1005
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Emil, "Emil Anderson Interview, 1975" (1975). All Minnesota Oral Histories. 102.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/mnoralhistories/102
Primo Type
Audio