Byrne, Thomas P., 1922-. Oral History Interview, 30 October and 4 November 1987. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1454. 1 folder and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Thomas Byrne collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Byrne and Ginny Timmers during the fall of 1987. During his career, Byrne worked in three different high schools as a Spanish and Latin language teacher between 1948 and 1984. The majority of his teaching experience was in Owatonna, Minnesota where he worked from 1952 through 1984. In the interview, Byrne discussed the areas of change and continuity during his career. He noted that the most consequential changes occurred in relation to shifting social and economic forces.

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:

Byrne, Thomas P., 1922-. Oral History Interview, 30 October and 4 November 1987. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1454, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Thomas P. Byrne donated this collection in October 1987.

Processed By:

Ginny Timmers transcribed the interview in November 1987. Jeff A. Jenson processed the collection and developed the finding aid in November 2002.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Thomas Byrne available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Byrne, Thomas P., 1922- interviewee.
Byrne, Thomas P., 1922---Interviews.
Timmers, Ginny, interviewer.
Educational change--Minnesota--Owatonna.
Spanish teachers--Minnesota--Owatonna.
Latin teachers--Minnesota--Owatonna.
Language teachers--Minnesota--Owatonna.
High school teachers--Minnesota--Interviews.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1454	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 30 October and 4 November 1987	Cassette
Transcript, 30 October and 4 November 1987	1	1