Alcorn, Wallace Arthur, 1930-. Oral History Interview, 28 October and 6 November 1989. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1386. 1 folder and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Wallace Arthur Alcorn collection contains an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Alcorn and James Davlantes during the fall of 1989. During Alcorn's career, he worked as a teacher, pastor, author, private counselor, and active U.S. Army Chaplain. In the interview, Alcorn discussed his experiences as an educator. He noted the change in the attitudes of students concerning teachers' knowledge, authority, and roles in various communities. Furthermore, he touched on the increased expectations of teachers and the increased social responsibilities of schools.

This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for the graduate level Educational Foundations course entitled History of Education in American Culture at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota.

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.

Collection Citation:

Alcorn, Wallace Arthur, 1930-. Oral History Interview, 28 October and 6 November 1989. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1386, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Dr. Wallace Alcorn donated this collection in October 1989.

Processed By:

MSU Archives staff processed this collection. James W. Davlantes transcribed the interview in November 1989. Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid in November 2002.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Wallace Alcorn available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Alcorn, Wallace Arthur, 1930- interviewee.
Alcorn, Wallace Arthur, 1930---Interviews.
Davlantes, James W interviewer.
Educational change.
Teacher-student relationship.
Classroom management.
Teachers--Minnesota--Interviews.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1386	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 28 October and 6 November 1989	Cassette
Transcript, 28 October and 6 November 1989	1	1