Anderson, Leilah A. Oral History Interview, 11 and 18 November 1985. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1511. 1 folder and 1 audiocassette.

Abstract:

The Leilah Anderson collection consists of an audiocassette and transcript of an oral history interview conducted between Anderson and Carol Lindenfelser during November 1985. In the interview, Anderson, who began her career as a rural school teacher in 1946, discussed the changes that occurred between 1946 and 1985. Furthermore, Anderson talked about school consolidation, the evolution of curricula, and the areas of continuity during her years as an educator.

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:

Anderson, Leilah A. Oral History Interview, 11 and 18 November 1985. SMHC Manuscript Collection 1511, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Leilah A. Anderson donated this collection in November 1985.

Processed By:

Carol A. Lindenfelser transcribed the interview in November 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 Leilah Anderson available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Anderson, Leilah A., interviewee.
Anderson, Leilah A.--Interviews.
Lindenfelser, Carol A., interviewer.
Educational change--Minnesota.
Rural schools--Minnesota.
Teachers--Minnesota--Interviews.
Oral History.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 1511	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette, 11 and 18 November 1985	Cassette
Transcript, 11 and 18 November 1985	1	1