Ardath Larson Interview, 2016
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Interviewer
Susan Von Mosch
Interviewee
Ardath Larson
Date Recorded
6-21-2016
Date Digital
8-4-2021
Location Recorded
University of Minnesota Morris
County
Stevens
Keywords
University of Minnesota, Morris -- History; Interviews; Briggs Library
Description
Ardath Larson began as a librarian at UMN Morris in 1966, and officially retired in 2004. However, she returned twice to help in an interim capacity after her retirement, and continued to serve as the library gift coordinator until her death in 2017. In this interview, Ardath talks about the path that led to her hiring at UMN Morris and the early years of UMN Morris, including the construction of the library. She discusses the changes over time of the student body along with technology changes that happened in the library.
Run Time
00:45:27
Language
English
Original Format
Digital
Digital Identifier
ArdathLarson
Repository
University of Minnesota, Morris Archives
Local Identifier
Ardath Larson
Recommended Citation
Larson, Ardath, "Ardath Larson Interview, 2016" (2016). University of Minnesota Morris Stories. 78.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/stories/78
Primo Type
Audio
Notes
The transcription 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.