Experiences growing up in St. Cloud, especially during the Depression, are described as well as the homefront experience in St. Paul during World War II. Travel and education experiences are discussed follwed by the changes in the church that he witnessed. Only summary of interview is available.
Reverend Wied talks at length about doctrine differences, the challenges and differences between rural and urban churches, and pressures on the church overall. The administration of churches resulting from changing congregation sizes is discussed and the growth in community outreach. The value of producing radio broadcasts is also discussed.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Also interviewed Herman Duscha (1891-1987) and Annie Duscha (1897-1988).
Vaudt discusses the history of the church, issues of doctrine and change, interdenominational cooperation, fund-raising, and parish ethnicity and growth. The Duschas talk about the region and community including schools, community changes, and economic development. Only summary of interview is available.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
Also interviewed Marie Sargeant Carlson (1890-?) and Grace Sargeant (1888-?) who were sisters.
In addition to church growth and outreach the interview covers the weekly radio show the church produced called "Key for Happiness." Community support, missionary efforts, and school relationships are also discussed. Only summary of interview is available. There is no audio for this interview.
Two 60 minute audio cassettes.
The historic interactions in the area among the Protestant faiths is discussed. The development of the church is described in detail as well as the administration and outreach of the different church groups. Only summary of interview is available.
This interview details the changes in Finlayson and the surrounding community. The challenges of having a small parish and a high pastor turnover. Audio recording is with the Robert Carroll tapes.