Kalakian, Leonard (Len) H., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 22 February and 1 March 1985. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1495. 1 folder and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Leonard Kalakian collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Kalakian and Scott Fischer during the winter of 1985. Kalakian came to Mankato State College in 1965 to work as a professor of physical education. He began the interview by discussing his biographical information. Additionally, he talked about salaries, hiring procedures, unions and faculty unity, morale, grading, the availability of physical education jobs, women's athletics, communication skills, and teacher prestige.

This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for a course entitled Introduction to College Teaching 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:

Kalakian, Leonard (Len) H., 1940-. Oral History Interview, 22 February and 1 March 1985. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1495, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Len Kalakian donated this collection in March 1985.

Processed By:

Scott W. Fischer transcribed the interview in March 1985. Jeff A. Jenson processed the collection and developed the finding aid in January 2003.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Leonard Kalakian available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Kalakian, Leonard (Len) H., 1940-, interviewee.
Kalakian, Leonard (Len) H., 1940---Interviews.
Fischer, Scott W., interviewer.
Educational change--Minnesota--Mankato.
College teachers--Minnesota--Interviews.
Physical education teachers--Minnesota--Mankato.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1495	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 22 February and 1 March 1985	Cassette
Transcript, 22 February and 1 March 1985	1	1