Olson, Madge L., 1900-1996. Oral History Interview, 20 October and 1 December 1990. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1429. 2 folders and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Madge L. Olson collection contains an audiocassette, transcript, and an interpretive essay by Melody Kukk concerning her interview with Olson during October and December 1990. In the interview, Olson discussed her career as an elementary school teacher at rural and city schools and in public and private institutions between 1919 and 1988. Olson focused on the changes that have occurred during her years of experience. She discussed the breakdown of discipline, school desegregation and bussing, the need for more religion in education, and her success as an educator.

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:

Olson, Madge L., 1900-1996. Oral History Interview, 20 October and 1 December 1990. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1429, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Madge L. Olson donated this collection in November 1990.

Processed By:

Archival staff processed this collection.
Melody Kirk transcribed the interview in December 1990.
Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid in October 2002.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Olson, Madge L., 1900-1996.
Kukk, Melody.
Educational Change--Minnesota.
Grant Elementary School (Minneapolis, Minn.).
Minneapolis (Minn.)--Schools
School integration--Minnesota--Minneapolis.
Rural schools--Minnesota.
Teachers--Minnesota--Interviews.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1429	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 20 October and 1 December 1990	Cassette
“Historical Significance of My Oral History Typescript” by Melody Kukk, 6 December 1990	1	1
Transcript, 20 October and 1 December 1990	1	2