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Hebberd, Mary H. Oral history interview with Mary Hebberd [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Mary Hebberd [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1975.

Hebberd discusses her family background, childhood, and education in Ohio. She focuses on her career as a teacher, first in Ohio and then in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and details her 1947-1976 experience teaching at the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. She describes her interaction with faculty and administrators, including university presidents Gates and Mitchell. She also mentions several La Crosse families and social life.

ArchivalResource: 8 sound tape reels (ca. 960 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (254 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47687647 View

Miller, Michael, 1941-. Oral history interview with Michael Miller [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Michael Miller [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1970.

Miller focuses on his voluntary military service, including basic training in 1959 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and stationing in Korea for 18 months. He describes life in Korea and the American influence on Seoul. He also discusses his education at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (39 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46955371 View

Steinhoff, G. Lester. Oral history interview with G.L. Steinhoff [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with G.L. Steinhoff [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1977.

Steinhoff discusses his family background and life on a farm near Platteville, Wisconsin. He details his education, World War II service, and his career at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. He focuses on his experiences teaching industrial arts and co-founding the audio-visual department, including the film library.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound tape reels (ca. 240 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46840975 View

Gilkey, George R. Papers, [manuscript] 1914-1983 (bulk 1965-1983).

Title: Papers, [manuscript] 1914-1983 (bulk 1965-1983).

Papers of George Gilkey primarily consist of materials relating to his publication, The First Seventy Years: A History of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1909-1979. Materials include research and biographical notes, Alumni Questionnaires (1910-1974), chapter notes, draft copies, galley proofs, and editing and publication correspondence and notes. Other research materials are for the publication, Fiftieth Year of Celebration of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, research on ethnic settlement patterns in the city of La Crosse, and the La Crosse Ethnic Census. Also within this collection are his research materials relating to the political career of Thomas Morris and his work with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Included are research notes, biographical sketches, correspondence, newspaper clippings and citations, Shegetaro Morikubo chiropractor case newspaper clippings and notes, and materials relating to Morris' political campaigns.

ArchivalResource: 3.76 cubic feet (8 archives boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/692343091 View

Frederick, Robert L. Oral history interview with Robert L. Frederick [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Robert L. Frederick [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1980.

Frederick discusses his ancestry, family and religious background, and life in Sparta, Wisconsin. He details his education, including undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, and the University of Iowa; his acting experience; his World War II service in England; and his 1946-1977 career at La Crosse, where he worked with Marie Park Toland. He also discusses his involvement in local government, including serving on the La Crosse County Board from 1956-1978.

ArchivalResource: 8 sound tape reels (ca. 600 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46955372 View

Graff, Maurice Otto, 1907-. History of the State College Student Welfare Association of La Crosse, Inc. / M. Graff.

Title: History of the State College Student Welfare Association of La Crosse, Inc. / M. Graff. 1971.

ArchivalResource: 5, [16] leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/698127226 View

Singh, Surinder, 1932-1990. Oral history interview with Surender Singh [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Surender Singh [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1975 Feb. 13.

Singh describes life and social conditions in India under British rule and after independence. He talks of his education in American sponsored mission schools, the partition of India and the formation of the Islamic state of Pakistan, his coming to the United States for graduate studies and his career as a teacher of political science. He comments at length on the political and social conditions prevalent at that time.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound tape reels (ca. 120 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (69 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53816815 View

Laux, William. Oral history interview with William Laux [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with William Laux [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1968.

Laux discusses growing up on a farm in Michigan and comments on community life and his high school and college education. He details his career as a professor of history at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse from 1922-1967. He describes his philosophy of teaching and the study of history. He also discusses university administrators and fellow faculty members, including Albert Sanford and presidents Fassett Allen Cotton and George Snodgrass.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound tape reels (ca. 360 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (114 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46668136 View

Gates, Samuel G. Oral history interview with Dr. Gates [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Dr. Gates [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1970.

Gates discusses his family background, childhood and education in Colorado. He mentions his involvement in World War II and his career in education. He describes his philosophy of education and details the process that led to his becoming the president of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse from 1966-1971.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound tape reels (ca. 240 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (90 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46488869 View

Miller, Leon Warren, Mrs. Oral history interview with Mrs. Leon W. Miller [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Mrs. Leon W. Miller [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1977 Oct. 6.

Miller discusses her family background and childhood in Indiana, her college education, and the education and career of her husband Leon Miller, a professor at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse from 1926-1967. She offers her impressions of several university faculty and also mentions the Campus Dames organization.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound tape reel (ca. 90 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46418712 View

Schnur, Leo M. Oral history interview with Leo Schnur [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Leo Schnur [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1978.

Schnur discusses his German ancestry, family life, farm life, and education. He details his teacher training at River Falls, Wisconsin; his experiences teaching at several Wisconsin high schools; his 1944-1958 career teaching and directing the athletics department at Wayland Academy; and his 1958-1977 career at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, where he taught math, coached, and served on the athletics board.

ArchivalResource: 4 sound tape reels (ca. 480 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46931235 View

Graff, Elizabeth Pollack. Oral history interview with Elizabeth Pollack Graff [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Elizabeth Pollack Graff [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1978.

Graff discusses her childhood and education in Sparta, Wisconsin, and her life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where her career as secretary to presidents of the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse spanned over 40 years. She describes the campus and mentions university presidents George M. Snodgrass, Rexford Samuel Mitchell, and Samuel G. Gates, as well as professors and her husband Maurice Graff.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound tape reels (ca. 300 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (93 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45848908 View

Voight, Robert C. Oral history interview with Robert C. Voight [sound recording] / interviewed by Stanley Rolnick.

Title: Oral history interview with Robert C. Voight [sound recording] / interviewed by Stanley Rolnick. 1991.

Voight describes his life in Wisconsin, service in World War II, and his 1959-1984 career at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. He focuses on his experiences as a professor of history and political science and as dean of the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences. He discusses university administration, academic departmental structure, and the faculty retention and tenure process.

ArchivalResource: 9 sound tape reels (ca. 510 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (196 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46668137 View

Annett, Margaret. Oral history interview with Margaret Annett [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Margaret Annett [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1972.

Annett discusses her family, education, and recreation and social life in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She describes her experience at the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse, where she studied, met her husband Thomas Annett, and worked as a librarian at the library. She details the operations of the library, mentioning library directors and other staff members.

ArchivalResource: 7 sound tape reels (ca. 840 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47687648 View

Mitchell, Muriel Larson. Oral history interview with Muriel Larson Mitchell [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Muriel Larson Mitchell [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1980.

Mitchell discusses her family background and childhood in Neenah, Wisconsin. She describes her education and teaching experience, marriage to Rexford Mitchell, and their life in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he served as president of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 1939-1966. She details campus life and faculty, her involvement in the Campus Dames social organization for faculty wives, and her volunteer activities. She also discusses her husband's career and philosophy.

ArchivalResource: 6 sound tape reels (ca. 600 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (214 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46639033 View

Felch, William Eugene. Oral history interview with William E. Felch [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with William E. Felch [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1977-1978.

Felch discusses his ancestry and family life growing up in Massachusetts. He outlines his education from high school through graduate school, culminating in his PhD in philosophy, and describes his views on religion and philosophy. He details his teaching career, focusing on his 1963-1978 tenure at the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse. He also describes the university community and Faculty Senate and other committees.

ArchivalResource: 34 sound tape reels (ca. 4080 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (7 v. (1285 leaves ; 28 cm.))

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47155315 View

Miller, Leon Warren, 1896-1991. Oral history interview with Leon Miller [sound recording].

Title: Oral history interview with Leon Miller [sound recording]. 1971.

Miller discusses growing up in Massachusetts and participating in athletics from an early age. He details his education and training in physical education, his career teaching and coaching at high schools, and his 1926-1967 career at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, where he was a professor and coach before becoming director of athletics.

ArchivalResource: 4 sound tape reels (ca. 480 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46931233 View

Cowley, Milford A. Oral history interview with Milford Alton Cowley [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Milford Alton Cowley [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1968.

Cowley discusses his family background, childhood and education. He details his career as professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, focusing on administrators and fellow faculty members. He also describes student life and comments on the impact of World War II on the student body.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound tape reel (ca. 90 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (46 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46418715 View

Miller, Leon Warren, 1896-1991. Oral history interview with Leon Miller [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Leon Miller [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1977.

Miller discusses his family, education, and training in physical education. He details his 1926-1967 career at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, where he taught and coached before becoming director of athletics. He mentions faculty and staff serving in World War II and recalls several university presidents and faculty members.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound tape reels (ca. 300 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (64, 22 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46595358 View

Young, Bernard J. Oral history interview with Bernard Young [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with Bernard Young [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1979.

Young describes his family history, education, and career as an educator and administrator. He details his career in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he served as director of the Wisconsin State University Campus School, professor of education, and Dean of the College of Education at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. He discusses his philosophy of education and mentions university administrators and chancellors, including Maurice Graff, Kenneth Lindner, and Sam Gates.

ArchivalResource: 8 sound tape reels (ca. 960 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (292 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45848907 View

Gilkey, George R. Oral history interview with George Gilkey [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks.

Title: Oral history interview with George Gilkey [sound recording] / interviewed by Howard Fredricks. 1985.

Gilkey discusses his ancestry, childhood in Indiana, education, and World War II service. He details his career as a history professor at the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse, outlining his involvement in the Faculty Senate and his views on the university community. He describes faculty and administrators and university activities. He also discusses the city of La Crosse, including hospitals and community members.

ArchivalResource: 16 sound tape reels (ca. 1920 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (4 v. (838 leaves ; 28 cm.))

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47152765 View

Bladow, Janel. Oral history interview with Janel Bladow [sound recording] / interviewed by Edwin L. Hill.

Title: Oral history interview with Janel Bladow [sound recording] / interviewed by Edwin L. Hill. 1970 Feb. 5.

Bladow discusses her experience as editor of the Wisconsin State University-La Crosse student newspaper the Racquet in 1969, when her decision to print a controversial article resulted in the placement of the Racquet under University administration. She refers to University President Samuel G. Gates, censorship, the United States Student Press Association, and the Board of Regents of Wisconsin Universities.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound tape reel (ca. 30 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 5 in. + 1 transcript (25 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44873031 View

Zobin, Joseph. Oral history interview with Joseph Zobin [sound recording] / interviewed by Edwin L. Hill.

Title: Oral history interview with Joseph Zobin [sound recording] / interviewed by Edwin L. Hill. 1970 Jan. 30.

Zobin discusses the controversy surrounding the December 12, 1969, issue of the Wisconsin State University (La Crosse) publication, the Racquet, for which he became faculty advisor overseeing editor Janel Bladow. He also mentions underground presses and University President Samuel G. Gates.

ArchivalResource: 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 5 in. + 1 transcript (34 leaves ; 28 cm.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45039699 View