Simonson, Mary J. Haugland. Papers 1983-1984. SMHC Manuscript Collection 239. 1 Folder.

Abstract:

The Mary J. Simonson papers collection consists of 14 interview transcripts that were used by Simonson to write her thesis, "The History of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at Mankato State University, 1964-1983." She interviewed the following people: Dr. Viola Holbrook, Pat Hale, Georgine Brock, Dr. Jane Roberts, Mary Willerscheidt, Rosie Stallman, Dr. Jerry Salek, Lois Mussett, Phil Rhoade, Dr. Ruth Schellberg, Evie Hawkins-Erdman, Dr. Gerald Bodelson, and Peggy Hayes.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE:

According to the abstract of Simonson's thesis, the purpose of her study was to present a historical account of the development of women's intercollegiate athletics at Mankato State University between the years of 1964 and 1983. Much of the primary source material for this thesis consisted of interviews with different people related with the development and continuation of women's intercollegiate athletics.

Scope and Content:

The Mary J. Simonson papers collection consists of 14 interview transcripts that were used by Simonson to write her thesis, "The History of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at Mankato State University, 1964-1983." She interviewed the following people: Dr. Viola Holbrook, Pat Hale, Georgine Brock, Dr. Jane Roberts, Mary Willerscheidt, Rosie Stallman, Dr. Jerry Salek, Lois Mussett, Phil Rhoade, Dr. Ruth Schellberg, Evie Hawkins-Erdman, Dr. Gerald Bodelson, and Peggy Hayes.

All of the transcripts are in one folder, so an inventory of the transcripts is not necessary.

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:

Simonson, Mary J. Haugland. Papers, 1983-1984. SMHC Manuscript Collection 239, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Acquisition:

Mary J. Simonson donated this collection in July 1985.

Processed By:

Heather Harren processed this collection in February 2011.

Related Collections:

Haugland, Mary J. "The History of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at Mankato State University, 1964-1983." Master's Thesis, Mankato State University, 1984.

LCSH Subject Headings:

Simonson, Mary J. Haugland.
Interviews.