Heritage Education Commission

Mrs. Berg worked in the offices of Drs. Fred Thysell and James Duncan from 1937 to 1975. She discusses medical problems the doctors encountered and emergency work and surgery of earlier days.

Brand, Werner

1985

Dr. Brand, a long time professor and administrator at Moorhead State University, discusses the Kiwanis service organization, and the history, development and leadership of the original Moorhead Kiwanis Club.

Callahan, Jean

1984

Both Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Murphy served as presidents of the Fargo-Moorhead Junior League. They discuss the League’s projects, programs. and fund raising events.

Clark, Elizabeth

1986

Ms. Clark discusses her experience as a nurse, and as a teacher of nursing at North Dakota State University.

Clark, Lyle E.

1986

Mr. Clark discusses the history of the Moorhead Lions Club. He describes the beginnings of the club in 1945, past members, fund raising activities, service projects, and hospitality.

Condell, Yvonne

1985

Dr. Condell has been a member of the Moorhead branch of the American Association of the University Women for 20 years. She describes the Association’s history mission, and scholarship programs.

Dosland, Donna

1985

Mrs. Dosland has been involved with the Clay County Public Health Nursing Service since 1969. She discusses its history, function, and its move to the Clay County Health Department in 1980.

Dougherty, Eileen

1986

Mrs. Dougherty briefly discusses her training at the St. John’s Hospital Nursing program, and her career at St. Ansgar Hospital in Moorhead.

Gillespie, Marion

1985

Mrs. Gillespie joined the Altrusa Club as a chapter member. She discusses the club’s background and fund raising activities.

Glasrud, Clarence

1985

Dr. Glasrud discusses his involvement with the Moorhead Rotary Club over the past several decaded. He provides background into the history and functions of the Moorhead Rotary Club.

Halliday, Ruth

1985

Mrs. Halliday and Mrs. Sanford discuss their involvement in the "Drop-in" Center on Hotline. They of the Center’s beginnings and fund raising efforts.

Jenkins, Florence

1985

Mrs. Jenkins began volunteer work for the Red Cross during World War II. She discusses the goals and work of the Clay County Red Cross Chapter.

Kiefer, Jacob R.

1986

Kiefer, a native of Moorhead, discusses his involvement in a number of the community’s service organizations including the Legion club, the Rotary, and the Moorhead Chamber of Commerce.

MacLeod, Mildred

1985

Mrs. MacLeod has held many positions within the Camp Fire Girls organization. She discusses its history, goals, and activities.

McMormick, Sara Nordlie

1985

Monson, Lorraine

1985

Mrs. Monson describes the volunteer work she does at the Moorhead Thrift Shop. She discusses the shop’s inventory and distribution of profits.

Mortenson, Wilbur D.

1985

Munn, Andre

1985

Mr. Munn has been involved in Boy Scouts since 1932. He talks of local scouting history and activities over the years.

Munn, Ruth

1986

Murphy, Katherine

1984

Both Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Murphy served as presidents of the Fargo-Moorhead Junior League. They discuss the League’s projects, programs. and fund raising events.

Overby, Marjarie L. And Norman

1986

The Overbys discuss all aspects of managing their florist shop in moorhead, from its beginning in the Comstock Hotel during the 1940s to its expansion as Town and Country Flowers.

Paulson, Lloyd

1989

Retired businessman Lloyd Paulson discusses his work for a bee keeper, hardware store, an later on as manager of Scheels Hardware.

Preston, Daniel

1985

Preston gives some brief information on the early activities of the American Legion in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

Reed, Margaret

1985

Mrs. Reed speaks of her education and experience in social service administration. She also discusses her work for the establishment of a grant for a volunteer community service in Moorhead.

Rendahl, Junald L.

1985

As a long time member of the Noontime Kiwanis Club, Dr. Eendahl discusses the history and of the club in Moorhead.

Rusness, Audrey M.

1985

Mrs. Rusness discusses her experiences in dance and her position as a secretary to the county agent and extension offices.

Scherfenberg, Laura

1986

Scherfenberg discusses her many years of activities with the Moorhead branch of Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). She describes the organization’s goals, finances, projects, and its role in the community.

Schultz, Bonnie

1985

Ms. Schultz describes the beginnings of the Girl Scouts program. She discusses local activities, growth, and the participation of parents and volunteers.

Seigel, Jeanne

1984

Seigel discusses her involvement with the St. Ansgar Hospital Auxillary, of which she was president from 1975-77.

Skogen, Edith

1985

Mrs. Skogen has served as teacher and principal from 1931 to 1975. She discusses the formation of the Soroptimist Club and the highlights of its history in Moorhead.

Snider, Myrna

1985

Mrs. Snider gives a historical sketch of the local Salvation Army, describes its activities and its volunteer work force.

Swanson, Ruth

1985

Ruth Swanson has worked at the harbor School for the Handicapped since its origin in 1956. She discusses its history and achievements.

Thoreson, Roy

1984

Mr. Thoreson describes the Lions Club since its organization in 1946. He was an early members and was active as a leader from 1960 to 1980.

Tysver, Harold

1985

Mr. Tysver has been working for the United Way since 1980. He discusses the organization’s growth and development, community involvement, and fund raising.

Wright, Hanny L.

1984

Mrs. Wright describes her association with St. Ansgar Hospital Auxilliary, of which she was a president for many years. In a second community’s Red Cross chapter.