Erland Charles Interview, 1975

Erland Charles Interview, 1975

Authors

Erland Charles

Files

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Document Type

Book

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Interviewer

Kay Franey

Interviewee

Erland Charles

Date Recorded

5-22-1975

Date Digital

6-18-2020

Location Recorded

Charles Residence, Hancock, Minnesota

County

Stevens County

Keywords

Elections--United States; Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--Minnesota; Minnesota--Politics and government; Farmers--Political activity; Politicians--Minnesota; Presidents--Election--1948

Description

Mr Charles was involved in politics from the 1940s to the 1970s for the Republican Party. He was the County Chairman from 1959-1962 and chairman of the 6th District from 1961-1968 for the Republican Party.

In this interview, Mr. Charles discusses U.S. elections from 1948-1960 and politics and politicians from 1938-1968. He also discusses the CIO, Henry Wallace, the 1948 election, the Democratic and Republican Parties, farming, and the American Communist Party.

Run Time

02:26:24

Language

English

Notes

The digitization of this oral history was made possible in part by the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Historical Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Any views, findings, opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Historical Society, or the Minnesota Historic Resources Advisory Committee.

Original Format

Reel-to-Reel

Digital Identifier

SCCharles0203

Repository

West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)

Local Identifier

305

Primo Type

Audio

Erland Charles Interview, 1975

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