Title
John Scharf Interview, 1975
Files
Download John Scharf Interview Transcript (1.8 MB)
Document Type
Book
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Interviewer
Deb Sodt and Spencer Kvam
Interviewee
John Scharf
Date Recorded
5-27-1975
Date Digital
6-23-2020
Location Recorded
Department of Natural Resources, Morris, Minnesota
County
Grant County
Keywords
Helsene Wildlife Management Area; Wildlife management areas--Minnesota--Herman; Prairies--Minnesota--Herman; Agriculture--Minnesota--Herman; Minnesota. Department of Natural Resources
Description
John Scharf was born on October 30, 1929 in Minneapolis. He graduated from Washburn High School, Minneapolis and went on to get his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Minnesota. He worked with the Minnesota DNR as the Fish and Wildlife Manager from 1960 until the time of the interview, and he had lived and worked in Morris since 1960.
In this interview, John Scharf discusses the acquisition of the Helsene Prairie land by the DNR and the history and objectives of its management. Some topics include planting that has been done, control of hunting, changes in wildlife populations and future plans.
Run Time
00:35:48
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
GCScharf01
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
331
Recommended Citation
Scharf, John, "John Scharf Interview, 1975" (1975). All Minnesota Oral Histories. 26.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/mnoralhistories/26
Primo Type
Audio