Home Page Members Links HEC Documents Workshops Oral Histories Veterans' Oral Histories Bev Paulson Categories Agriculture Arts Business Communication Education Government and Politics Homemaking Law & Law Enforcement Medicine Religion Service Organizations Education Name Year Description Transcript Recording Dovre, Paul 1988 Dr. Dovre reflects upon his career at Concordia College since joining the faculty in 1963, with emphasis upon his years as President of Concordia. He also remarks on the connections between Concordia College and the Fargo-Moorhead community. Haukebo, Gerhard (Gerry) 1988 Dr. Haukebo describes his career in education, first at Concordia College, then at Moorhead State University. He discusses his role in establishing language camp programs, the PFY teaching programs, and overseas study programs. Herring, Earl 1989 Mr. Herring discusses his many years at Moorhead State University, first as a professor and then on to being Vice President of Administrative Affairs. Jacobs, marilla 1985 Mrs. Jacobs began teaching in 1927 and retired 1971. She discusses her early teacher training, experiences, and changes in teaching over the years. Johnson, Adele 1988 Retired educator Adele Johnson, discusses her teaching career including her years at Concordia College and Moorhead State University. She also discusses her involvement in politics. Jones, William M. 1984 Dr. Jones discusses his career as an educator and as the Academic Vice-President of Moorhead State University from 1972-1985. Kaeding, Helene E. 1984 Mrs. Kaeding began teaching in 1931. She describes the difference in attitudes toward education in the various communities in which she taught, and how discipline and respect for teachers has changed. Knatterud, Alden 1985 Mr. Knatterud describes his teaching experiences, changes in curriculum and the separation of church and state in education. Knutson, Joseph L. 1985 Dr. Knutson was president of Concordia College from 1950 to 1974. He discusses the college’s finances and its relationship to the American Lutheran Church. Mork, Joseph M. 1985 Mr. Mork speaks of his experiences as school administrator and as assistant superintendent of the District 152 school system. Nordlie, Margaret 1985 Margaret Nordlie worked as a teacher and librarian from 1935 to 1985. She relates her experiences in these fields, both in the United States and abroad. Prausnitz, Alther G. 1988 Dr. Prausnitz discusses his academic career as a member of the Concordia College faculty and administration. He also briefly mention the beginning of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony. Prom, Lynn Hanson 1989 A professor in the Education Department at Concordia College, Lynn Prom discusses her career as an educator, including her work with the gifted child program in Moorhead. Rendahl, Junald L. 1984 Dr. Rendahl served as Vice-President of Concordia College from 1946 to 1972. He discusses the college and its growth. Scherfenberg, Laura 1985 Laura Scherfenberg taught from 1923 to 1972. She discusses her early teacher training, her many years of experiences in education, and her work at Moorhead State. Schoberg, G. L. 1985 Mr. Schoberg discusses his experiences on the faculty of Concordia College from 1930 to 1970, both as instructor in the Language Department and in public affairs. Scott, Leveta 1986 Mrs. Scott tells of her experiences on a dairy farm, and also discusses her 36 year teaching career. Selberg, Lois 1985 Selberg, an educator and administrator at Moorhead State University since 1960, discusses her career in education and her part in the Project E-Quality program on the campus. Seljevold, Philip 1986 Mr. Seljevold discusses in detail his experiences as Athletic Director at Moorhead High School. Topics discussed include tradition, girls athletics, coaches and facilities. Skogen, Edith 1985 Mrs. Skogen served as teacher and principal from 1931 to 1975. She tells of her experiences as teacher, teaching principal, and as full time administrator. Smaby, William 1986 Smaby reflects on his experiences as the Concordia College business office manager since 1952. Storvick, Olin J. 1986 Storvick discusses his experiences as a classical languages professor and departmental chairman at Concordia College since 1955. Strand, Hartvick 1986 Mr. Stand began coaching 1947 at Elbow Lake and coached for 19 years at Moorhead High School. He discusses his coaching experiences. Swedson, Justin 1985 Mr. Swenson describes his career as a superintendent of public schools. He discusses attitudes toward education, special education, and changes in public schools over the years. Watson, Charles E. 1986 Watson recounts his experiences as a teacher in the Moorhead Schools, and comments upon the support for education in the community. Wergeland, Howard 1986 Wergeland discusses his career as an educator in Minnesota with emphasis on his years as principal of the Moorhead Middle School.