Title
Erland Charles Interview, 1975
Files
Download Erland Charles Interview Transcript (7.9 MB)
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
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
SCCharles0203
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
305
Recommended Citation
Charles, Erland, "Erland Charles Interview, 1975" (1975). Stevens County. 33.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/stevenscounty/33
Primo Type
Audio
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.