Jacobson, Roy E., 1913-1998. Oral History Interview, 20 October 1984. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1497. 1 folder and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Roy Jacobson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Jacobson and Anthony Boyer during October 1984. In the interview, Jacobson, a former school board member, discussed the expectation of community members towards teachers in one room schools in southwestern Minnesota during the 1940s and 1950s. He talked about hiring policies, the predominance of female teachers, and the various duties assigned to teachers.

This oral history interview was conducted as a requirement for a 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:

Jacobson, Roy E., 1913-1998. Oral History Interview, 20 October 1984. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1497, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Roy E. Jacobson donated this collection in November 1984.

Processed By:

Anthony (Tony) G. Boyer transcribed the interview in November 1984. 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 Roy Jacobson available elsewhere

LCSH Subject Headings:

Jacobson, Roy E., 1913-1998, interviewee.
Jacobson, Roy E., 1913-1998--Interviews.
Boyer, Anthony (Tony) Grant, interviewer.
Educational change--Minnesota.
Rural schools--Minnesota.
School board members--Minnesota--Interviews.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1497	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 20 October 1984	Cassette
Transcript, 20 October 1984	1	1