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University of Minnesota Morris Stories

 

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.

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  • Bert Ahern Interview, Part I by Wilbert H. Ahern

    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.

  • Bert Ahern Interview, Part II by Wilbert H. Ahern

    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.

  • Kellcee Baker Interview by Kellcee Baker

    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.

  • Les Bensch Interview by Lester Bensch

    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.

  • Bettina Blake Interview by Elizabeth S. Blake

    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.

  • Pamela J. Bretz Interview, 1984 by Pamela J. Bretz

    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.

  • Helen Briggs Interview by Helen Ryall Briggs

    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.

  • Rodney A. Briggs Interview, 1976 by Rodney A. Briggs

    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.

  • Jill Doerfler Interview by Jill Doerfler

    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.

  • Harold Fahl Interview, Part I by Harold Fahl

    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.

  • Harold Fahl Interview, Part II by Harold Fahl

    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.

  • Harold Fahl Interview by Harold W. Fahl

    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.

  • Harold Fahl Interview, 1984 by Harold W. Fahl

    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.

  • Mimi Frenier Interview by Mariam Darce Frenier

    Mimi Frenier Interview

    Mariam Darce Frenier

    Mimi Frenier, former professor, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.

  • Dennis Gimmestad Interview by Dennis Gimmestad

    Dennis Gimmestad Interview

    Dennis Gimmestad

    Dennis Gimmestad '73 was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.

  • Van Gooch Interview by Van Gooch

    Van Gooch Interview

    Van Gooch

    Van Gooch, former professor of biology, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.

  • Arden Granger Interview by Arden Granger

    Arden Granger Interview

    Arden Granger

    Arden Granger, former University Relations employee, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.

  • Steve Granger Interview by Stephen Granger

    Steve Granger Interview

    Stephen Granger

    Steve Granger, chancellor of student affairs emeritus, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.

  • Steve Granger Interview, 1976 by Stephen Granger

    Steve Granger Interview, 1976

    Stephen Granger

    In this interview, Dr. Steve Granger discussed the West Central Education Development Association (WCEDA's) role in the early promotion of UMN Morris. He discusses his educational background, his first years at UMN Morris as a counselor, administrator, and psychology instructor. He discusses problems and conflicts involved with the phasing out of the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA), his perceptions of the first faculty and students at UMN Morris, and his early goals and accomplishments.

  • Steve Granger Interview, 1978 by Stephen Granger

    Steve Granger Interview, 1978

    Stephen Granger

    This interview traces the history of the establishment of the student-operated record and magazine store on the UMN Morris campus. UMN Morris Assistant Provost Steve Granger (who was the administrative consultant with the student initiators of the store) discusses the store's roots in the idea arising from the National Student Movement of the 1960s that students should control student money. Emphasis in the interview is given to the financial difficulties that the store has experienced in the past as well as its connections with the Morris Campus Student Association. Granger also discusses the difficulties involved with the store's sale of smoking paraphernalia.

  • Susan Granger Interview by Susan Granger

    Susan Granger Interview

    Susan Granger

    Susan Granger '80 was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.

  • Wes Gray Interview, Part I by Wes Gray

    Wes Gray Interview, Part I

    Wes Gray

    Wes Gray was employed by the WCSA as an instructor of horticulture and was the horticultural researcher from 1948-1973. Wes was in charge of the campus greenhouse and landscaping, and was the grounds supervisor.

  • Wes Gray Interview, Part II by Wes Gray

    Wes Gray Interview, Part II

    Wes Gray

    Wes Gray was employed by the WCSA as an instructor of horticulture and was the horticultural researcher from 1948-1973. Wes was in charge of the campus greenhouse and landscaping, and was the grounds supervisor.

  • James Gremmels Interview, 1986 by James Gremmels

    James Gremmels Interview, 1986

    James Gremmels

    In this interview, James Gremmels discusses the role of the University of Minnesota Morris campus during the Vietnam Era. This interview is part of the UMM Campus Community - Vietnam Era series.

  • Ruth Gremmels Interview by Ruth Gremmels

    Ruth Gremmels Interview

    Ruth Gremmels

    Ruth Gremmels, wife of Jim Gremmels, was interviewed for the University of Minnesota Morris documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Parts.

 
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