This collection contains interviews with important members of the University of Minnesota Morris campus, including many interviews done for the Promise of the Prairie documentary.
The digitization of some of these oral histories 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.
Some additional interviews with UMN Morris faculty and administrators are available in the UMN Digital Conservancy, including interviews with Jack Imholte, Bettina Blake, Bill Stewart, and Bill and Ida Stewart.
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Bert Ahern Interview, Part I
Wilbert H. Ahern
Bert Ahern, Morris Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of History, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts. This is part one of two interviews.
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Bert Ahern Interview, Part II
Wilbert H. Ahern
Bert Ahern, Morris Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of History, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts. This is the second interview of two.
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Wilbert Ahern Interview, 1986
Wilbert H. Ahern
Wilbert Ahern discusses the Vietnam War and its effects on the University of Minnesota Morris.
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Alisande Allaben Interview, 2022
Alisande Allaben and Kayde Moore
Alisande Allaben discusses her time at the University of Minnesota Morris in the Alumni Relations Office and the Grants Office. She also discusses her involvement with the United Staff Association (USA).
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Kellcee Baker Interview
Kellcee Baker
Kellcee Baker '10 was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.
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Les Bensch Interview
Lester Bensch
Les Bensch '59 (graduate of West Central School of Agriculture) was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.
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Bettina Blake Interview
Elizabeth S. Blake
Bettina Blake, former academic dean, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.
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Roger Boleman Interview, 2016
Roger Boleman
Roger Boleman, retired director of Instructional and Media Technologies, since 1968, talks about his background and his early years here at University of Minnesota, Morris. Roger discusses the changes over the years, within his department, and the evolution of audio-visual and instructional technologies along with the partnership with Pioneer PBS.
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Pamela J. Bretz Interview, 1984
Pamela J. Bretz
Pamela J. Bretz first joined the UMM Saddle Club during the 1977-78 school year when she was a senior at Morris High School. She later joined again during the 1980-81 school year when she attended UMN Morris for 1 year.
In this interview, Pamela discusses the changes she observed during that four year span, her personal reasons for joining the Saddle Club, and the satisfaction she received from the club. Other topics discussed were the disagreements encountered between the Saddle Club and Plant Services, the activities of the club, and some minor problems that occurred in the organization.
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Helen Briggs Interview
Helen Ryall Briggs
Helen Briggs, wife of Rodney Briggs, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.
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Rodney A. Briggs Interview, 1976
Rodney A. Briggs
First Dean and Provost Rodney A. Briggs discusses the founding of the University of Minnesota Morris and what it took to get the liberal arts college running in the first few years.
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Stephen Burks Interview, 2024
Stephen Burks and Christian Diederich
Professor of Economics and Management Stephen Burks discusses his time as a faculty member at the University of Minnesota Morris from 1999-2024.
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Nancy Carpenter Interview 2023
Nancy Carpenter and Kayde Moore
Nancy Carpenter, faculty member in Chemistry, talks about how she came to the University of Minnesota Morris, the Chemistry discipline, campus and community life, and the start of the McNair Program on the University of Minnesota Morris campus.
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James Cotter Interview, 2023
James Cotter and Kayde Moore
Jim Cotter, professor of Geology, discusses his time at the University of Minnesota Morris and the geology discipline.
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Remembering Bill & Ida Stewart: Ciana Cullens 2023
Ciana Cullens and Sue Dieter
Reminiscences about William B. & Ida B. Stewart by UMN Morris alumni during the dedication for William B. and Ida B. Stewart Hall on September 9, 2023.
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LeAnn Dean Interview, 2022
LeAnn Dean
LeAnn Dean worked at the University of Minnesota Morris Briggs Library from 1991-2022, where she was a reference librarian from 1991-1993, head of public services from 1994-2000, and director from 2000-2022. LeAnn led the library as director for over two decades, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vicky Demos Interview, 2022
Vasilikie Demos and Mary Klauda
In this oral history, Vicky Demos discusses her time as a sociology faculty member at the University of Minnesota Morris. She discusses her research in sociology and the creation of the Women's Studies minor. She discusses her colleagues at the University of Minnesota Morris and her time at the institution.
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Jill Doerfler Interview
Jill Doerfler
Jill Doerfler '01 was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.
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Harold Fahl Interview, Part I
Harold Fahl
Harold Fahl was a WCSA student from 1942-1946, and superintendent of Plant Services at UMM, 1968-1993.
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Harold Fahl Interview, Part II
Harold Fahl
Harold Fahl was a WCSA student from 1942-1946, and superintendent of Plant Services at UMM, 1968-1993.
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Harold Fahl Interview
Harold W. Fahl
Harold Fahl, former Superintendent of Plant Services, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.
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Harold Fahl Interview, 1984
Harold W. Fahl
Harold Fahl was Director of Plant Services at the University of Minnesota Morris.
In this interview, Harold discusses Plant Services interactions with the UMN Morris Saddle Club and the founding of the UMN Morris Saddle Club.
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Bart Finzel Interview, 2023
Bart D. Finzel and Christian Diederich
Bart Finzel, Economics professor, discusses his time at the University of Minnesota Morris and the Economics & Management discipline.
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Judy Flicker Interview, 2018
Judy Flicker
Judy (Collins) Flicker, University of Minnesota Morris alumni, talks about what drew her to attend UMM and her experiences as a student. Judy graduated in 1974 with degrees in English and Psychology. Judy continued to live in Morris and became an Early Childhood Special Educator as well as a local artist.
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Kevin Flicker Interview, 2018
Kevin Flicker
Kevin Flicker '74, retired teaching specialist in studio art, talks about what attracted him to attend UMM and coming back to live and work. He talks in depth about his path into ceramic arts.