Davis, Dwight W. Oral History Interview, 3 and 12 February 1987. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1466. 1 folder and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Dwight W. Davis collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Davis and Michael Martin during the winter of 1987. Davis had worked as a coach, teacher, and administrator in the years preceding his employment as principal at Fairfax, Minnesota. In the interview, Davis mentioned his career experiences in the Minnesota towns of Long Prairie, Rush City, and Fairfax. Furthermore, he discussed various topics that affect schools and his efforts to promote staff development.

This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for a course entitled Current Issues in Public Education 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:

Davis, Dwight W. Oral History Interview, 3 and 12 February 1987. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1466, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Dwight Davis donated this collection in February 1987.

Processed By:

Michael R. Martin transcribed the interview in February 1987. Jeff A. Jenson processed the collection and developed the finding aid in December 2002.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Dwight Davis available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Davis, Dwight W., interviewee.
Davis, Dwight W., Interviews.
Martin, Michael R., interviewer.
Educational change--Minnesota.
School principals--Minnesota--Interviews.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1466	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 3 and 12 February 1987	Cassette
Transcript, 3 and 12 February 1987	1	1