New Oral History Collections: October 2017

We’re highlighting several of our newly processed oral history collections!

Schwartzkopf, Louis A., 1946-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2017. SMHC Manuscript Collection 260.
http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc260.html

The Louis A. Schwartzkopf collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Schwartzkopf and Daardi Sizemore in June 2017. In this interview, Schwartzkopf talks about his career at Minnesota State University Mankato as a Physics faculty member from 1982 through 2010, technology at the university, and historical events. Also included in this collection is a biographical form and photograph of Schwartzkopf.


Wortman, Allen L., 1935-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 2017. SMHC Manuscript Collection 261.
http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc261.html

The Allen L. Wortman collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Wortman and Anne Stenzel in June 2017. In this interview, Wortman talks about his career, friends, and experiences at Mankato State University as a Music Department faculty member from 1966 through 1995. Also included in this collection is a biographical form, a photograph of Wortman, and a listing of his theatre performances.


Bernhagen, William R., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 2007. SMHC Manuscript Collection 262.
http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc262.html

The William R. Bernhagen collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Bernhagen and Marsha Danielson in April 2007. In this interview, Bernhagen talks about his family, his education, and his career at Minnesota State University Mankato in University Advancement and as a faculty member in the Urban and Regional Studies Institute.


Tiede, Clayton H., 1925-. Oral History Interview, 2007. SMHC Manuscript Collection 263.
http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc263.html

The Clayton H. Tiede collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Tiede and Marsha Danielson in April 2007. In this interview, Tiede talks about his family, his education, and his career at Mankato State University as a Music Department faculty member, assistant band director and marching band director from 1960 through 1990.


Berge, Diane A., 1952-. Oral History Interview and Collection, 1993-2017. SMHC Manuscript Collection 264.
http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc264.html

The Diane A. Berge collection consists of an oral history interview conducted between Berge and Anne Stenzel in June 2017. In this interview, Berge talks about her career, friends, and experiences as a student and Admissions Office staff member at Minnesota State University Mankato. Also included in this collection is a resume, photographs of Berge, and a newspaper clipping.


Preska, Margaret R., 1938-. Oral History Interview, 2012. SMHC Manuscript Collection 265.
http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc265.html

The Preska collection consists of an audio CD and a biographical form for an oral history interview conducted between Preska and Ashley Portra in 2012. In this interview, Preska talks about her career at Mankato State College as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Equal Opportunity Officer from 1975 to 1979 and President from 1979 to 1992. Specifically, Preska shares memories about Marie Bruce and her own involvement in the Greek community.


Visit the Minnesota State Mankato’s University Archives! Are you interested in viewing the two collections mentioned above? Contact us with any questions or to set an appointment for your visit.