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Mary Carrick, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Mary Carrick talks about her young years going to District 3 country schoolhouse just three miles outside of Chadron, Nebraska. The school was one room and had one teacher that changed almost every year. Mary was the only one in her grade until more joined her in the upper grades. Everyone at the school got along, and built a great community that never got into too much trouble. Mary spends her time in her interview discussing her fond and positive memories of school functions and festivals and wishes for them to be preserved. She recognizes that student with “special problems”, …

Goldie Ewing Wilson Bigsby, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Goldie Bigsby, who taught for 36 years, primarily in rural schools. She finished her career working in the Gering, Nebraska school district.

Note: this transcript has not yet been reviewed and may contain errors.

Rena Hall, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Rena Hall, covering her own school experience as well as her experience with various schools when she was first a teacher and then a superintendent. Much of her school experience was in Morril County, Nebraska.

Note: this oral history has not yet been transcribed. To request transcription, please contact archives@unk.edu.

Niels Miller, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Niels Miller, resident in Herman, Nebraska. Most of the interview covers Miller's time at the Glendale School.

Note: this oral history has not yet been transcribed. To request transcription, please contact archives@unk.edu.

Harriet Foos, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Harriet Foos. She attended rural schools but completed her education in Scottsbluff, Nebraska schools as well as at Chadron State College.

Note: this oral history has not yet been transcribed. To request transcription, please contact archives@unk.edu.

Lena Delsing, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Mrs. Lena Delsing, who grew up in Box Butte County on a homestead.

Note: this oral history has not yet been transcribed. To request transcription, please contact archives@unk.edu.

Children Of Hanover, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Conversations with the 2nd and 3rd grade students of District 75, south of Hastings, Nebraska.

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Ruth Hansen, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Ruth Hansen, in Hastings, Nebraska.

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Gordon Hansen, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Gordon Hansen, conducted in Hastings, Nebraska.

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Theodore L. Goff, Jr., Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Theodore L. Goff, Jr. He speaks about attending Flag Butte School near Chadron, Nebraska.

William Christy, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

William Christy recorded his experiences both attending and teaching in country schools. His early experiences were with schools near Anselmo, Nebraska. He later taught in the Sidney, Nebraska area.

Ray Craig, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history recording produced by Ray Craig, County Superintendent of Lincoln County, Nebraska Schools as part of the Country School Legacy project.

Note: this oral history has not yet been transcribed. To request transcription, please contact archives@unk.edu.

Berniece Anderson, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history of Berniece Anderson, conducted in Stromsburg, Nebraska. Anderson was a graduate of Kearney State College and taught school for 40 years. The interview discusses her experience both attending in and teaching in rural schools, as well as a selection of other topics.

Mildred Flodman Et Al, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Miriam Flodman, a long time teacher in Polk County, Nebraska, talks about the history of the schools in that area. There is also conversation with other long-time teachers, held at the Polk County Historical Society.

Note: this oral history has not yet been transcribed. To request transcription, please contact archives@unk.edu.

Katherine M. Eliker, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview Katherine M. Eliker, County Superintendent of Dawson County, Nebraska.

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Dessie Bellew, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview of Dessie Bellew. Bellew attended Chadron State College and taught in McPherson County, Nebraska for 38 years. Includes memories of riding a horse to her first teaching placement and of the various schools and students over the years.

Glen Estes, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Glen Estes, School Superintendent for Rock County, Nebraska.

Note: this oral history has not yet been transcribed. To request transcription, please contact archives@unk.edu.

Audrey Caskey, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Audrey Caskey in Rock County, Nebraska.

Note: the second side of the tape (last few minutes of the audio) is somewhat unclear. Transcript timecodes reflect original tape sides.

Lorraine Englebracht, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Lorraine Englebracht, conducted in Ogallala, Nebraska.

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Wilsie Cross, Country School Legacy: Humanities On The Frontier

Oral Histories

Oral history interview with Wilsie Cross, Superintendent of Schools for Arthur County, Nebraska.

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Test 1354: Hesston Fiat 980dt And 980 Diesel 16-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1352: Hesston Fiat 680 Dt And 680 Diesel 8-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1353: Hesston Fiat 880 Dt-5 And 880-5 Diesel 12-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1350: John Deere 2040 Diesel 8-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1351: John Deere 2940 Diesel 16-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1349: Kubota M7500dt And M7500 Diesel 16-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1348: Kubota M4500dt And M4500 Diesel 16-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1347: Satoh Mitsubishi Stallion S750 Dd And S750 D 9-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1346: Allis-Chalmers 7010 Power Shift Diesel 12-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …

Test 1345: Allis-Chalmers 7010 Power Director Diesel 20-Speed, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab

Nebraska Tractor Tests

EXPLANATION OF THE TEST PROCEDURE General Tractors are tested at the University of Nebraska according to the Agricultural Tractor Test Code approved by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers or official Nebraska test procedure. The manufacturer selects the tractor to be tested and certifies that it is a stock model. Each tractor is equipped with the common power consuming accessories such as power steering, power lift pump, generator, etc., if available. Power consuming accessories may be disconnected only when the means for disconnecting can be reached from the operating station. An official representative of …