Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-. Oral History Interview, 24 January and 23 February 1991. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1436. 2 folders and 2 audiocassettes.

Abstract:

The Hershel (Hersh) Siebrass collection consists of two audiocassettes, a transcript, and an interpretive essay by Lois A. Jahnke about the historical significance of the Siebrass interview. During the interview between Siebrass and Jahnke, Siebrass discussed the changes that have occurred at Mankato West High School in Mankato, Minnesota since he was hired to teach biology in 1961. He focused on the changing roles and relationships among principals, teachers, educational organizations, counselors, students, parents, and the surrounding community.

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:

Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-. Oral History Interview, 24 January and 23 February 1991. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1436, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Hershel Siebrass donated this collection in January 1991.

Processed By:

MSU Archives staff processed this collection. Lois A. Jahnke transcribed the interview in March 1991. Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid in October 2002.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Hershel Siebrass available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-.
Jahnke, Lois A.
Educational Change--Minnesota--Mankato--Mankato West High School.
Teachers--Minnesota--Interviews.
General educational development tests.
Oral History.

Related Collections at MSU:

Siebrass, Hershel (Hersh), 1932-. Oral History Interview, 8 and 21 November 1988. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1403, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1436	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette I, 24 January 1991	Cassette
Oral History Interview, Cassette II, 23 February 1991	Cassette
“Historical Significance of My Oral History Typescript” by Lois A. Jahnke, 14 March 1991	1	1
Transcript, 24 January and 23 February 1991	1	2