Thiesse, Sylvan H., 1921-. Oral History Interview, 14 and 19 November 1990. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1438. 1 folder and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Sylvan H. Thiesse collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an interview conducted between Thiesse and David A. Thomas during November 1990. In the interview, Thiesse discussed the changes that have occurred within public education between 1950 and 1984. Primarily, Thiesse focused upon his experiences as a teacher and principal in Titonka, Iowa and his years teaching at Franklin Junior High School and at the local community college in the Mankato, Minnesota area.

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:

Thiesse, Sylvan H., 1921-. Oral History Interview, 14 and 19 November 1990. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1438, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Sylvan H. Thiesse donated this collection in November 1990.

Processed By:

MSU Archives staff processed this collection. David A. Thomas transcribed the interview in November 1990. Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid in September 2002.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Sylvan H. Thiesse available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Thiesse, Sylvan H., 1921-.
Educational Change--Iowa--Titonka.
Educational Change--Minnesota--Mankato.
Community Colleges--Minnesota.
Teachers--Minnesota--Interviews.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1438	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 14 and 19 November 1990	Cassette
Transcript, 14 and 19 November 1990	1	1