Nelson, Howard M., 1915 - 1980. Oral History Interview, 1979. SMHC Manuscript Collection 198. 1 folder, 2 audiocassettes, and 1 reel-to-reel tape.

Abstract:

The Howard M. Nelson collection contains an oral history interview and transcript of an interview conducted between Chuck Erickson and Nelson in the summer of 1979. In the interview, Nelson recalled his roles and responsibilities along with the economic and social expectations of teaching social studies at St. Peter High School during World War II. Besides educating high school students, Nelson taught the United States Navy's V-12 program at Gustavus Adolphus College. The V-12 course aimed to help students prepare for becoming naval officers.

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:

Nelson, Howard M., 1915 - 1980. Oral History Interview, 1979. SMHC Manuscript Collection 198, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Howard M. Nelson donated this collection in June 1979.

Processed By:

Rick Smith processed this collection in April 1990. Jeff A. Jenson developed the finding aid in February 2002.

Related Collections:

It has been determined that there are no similar manuscript collections about Howard M. Nelson available elsewhere.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Nelson, Howard M., 1915 - 1980.
Oral History.
Nicollet County (Minn.)--History.
Saint Peter (Minn.)--Social life and customs.
Universities and colleges--Minnesota--Saint Peter.
United States. Navy Dept. V-12 Program--History.
Mankato State College--Alumni.
Gustavus Adolphus College.
St. Peter High School (St. Peter, Minn.)
Teachers--Minnesota.

SMHC Manuscript Collection 198	Box	Folder
Oral History Interview, Cassette I, 1979	Cassette
Oral History Interview, Cassette II, 1979	Cassette
Oral History Interview, Reel-to-Reel, 1979	1	2
Transcript, 1979	1	1