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Contains similar correspondence found in pervious folders. Topics regarding: letter requesting sabbatical leave in 1990 from St. Cloud State University’s president Brendan McDonald, proposed cuts to the State University System, a collection of letters from Minn. high school students on how to reduce school dropout, selection of board members for the Olympic Ice Center at St. Cloud State University, child abduction of Jacob Wetterling, thank you letters from various organizations, Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board, documents from the American Heart Association, and other miscellaneous materials

This collection consist of personal correspondence, newspaper articles, campaign materials, one microfilm, and miscellaneous items, all arranged chronologically. The majority of the personal correspondence are letters between Petersen and his wife Medora. Within these letters, the couple discuss various political events and Petersen’s thoughts on political issues. There is also two folders containing correspondence between Petersen and his brother-in-law, Georg Strandvold, discussing political issues.

The collection also contains various political materials, including: correspondences, campaign materials, business cards, speeches, biographical sketches, and other miscellaneous materials. There are a number of newspaper clippings concerning Petersen’s involvement in political issues as well as social events. There are also five, intact copies of the Askov American which Petersen owned and published.

Discussions regarding: Petersen pushes for the incorporation of Askov as a village (4/10/1918), Petersen brother’s business success with the Askov American (12/1920), letters to Petersen from Floyd B. Olson (9/08/1930 and 12/01/1930), Petersen attempting to keep Floyd B. Olson in office (11/19/1932), signature address, letters including engagement announcement of Hjalmar Peterson and Medora Grandprey (4/19/1934), Petersen invited to Governor’s Ball (5/19/1934), Governor Olson accepts Medora’s request at having him and his wife in the reception line at the wedding (6/22/1934), a letter proposing Petersen as next candidate for governor (5/10/1935), formal statement of candidacy for Governor by Petersen (2/19/1936), letter from a danish radio station, included is a talk done about Petersen translation included (4/04/1936), tribute to Governor Floyd B. Olson upon his death written by Petersen (8/22/1936), Petersen’s statement upon being sworn in as Governor (8/24/1936), material received by the Petersen’s while attending the 28th National Conference of Governors in Jefferson City, Missouri (11/17/1936), Petersen as Governor (message of Governor Hjalmar Petersen to the special session of the Minnesota legislature) (12/17/1936 and 1/05/1937), Petersen’s statement on the Civil Service Controversy (3/13/1937), Petersen’s ideas concerning the Minnesota Leader (8/03/1937), Petersen to run for Governor in 1938 (12/28/1937), and miscellaneous discussions

Articles Regarding: Askov American newspaper founded and owned by Hjalmar Petersen (7/14/1924), Petersen as running for Lieutenant-Governor 1934 (5/25/1934), Hjalmar Petersen and Medora Grandprey engagement announcement (4/27/1934), Petersen as Lieutenant-Governor (c. 1935), Petersen as Governor (8/22,25,29 and 9/01,26 and 12/01,03/1936), editorials by Hjalmar Petersen (9/09/1926, 3/26/1936, 7/15/1937, 8/26/1939, 2/15/1940, 8/03/1940, 3/13/1941, 4/03/1941, 5/01/1941), Governor elect Elmer Benson (11/26/1936), Petersen not being controlled by Mexican Generals-members of his own party (1938), Petersen’s vote getting ability: statistics on past voting tables (8/28/1938? And 10/05/1939), Petersen’s principles in race for Governor (9/28/1938), Petersen’s opposition to reduced powers and funds of railroad and wardhouse commission (2/10/1939), Petersen’s speech to Danish royalty not heard over WCCO (4/27/1939), Silver anniversary edition of the Askov American (9/14/1939), and miscellaneous articles

Article Regarding: the Petersens attending the formal inaugural reception (1/05/1961), the ex-governor club meets (3/24/1961), editorials by Hjalmar Petersen (10/11/1962 and 9/17/1964), Grandprey family reunion (9/19/1963), the former and present Governors attend Billy William’s funeral (11/17/1963), brief article and pictures of politicians who were active in sports (11/17/1963), Mrs. Petersen as the president of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (2/19/1964), Mr. and Mrs. Petersen go to Washington to attend a party given for the Danish Prime Minister at the White House (6/14,25/1964), Petersen as one of the eight living governors and one of the two still active (1/27/1965), close of Petersen’s career and tributes to his statesmanship (9/16/1965, 7/14/1966, 8/04/1966, and 1/19/1967), battle for new Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner to replace Petersen (10/10,13,14,15,17,20,25,26/1966), and miscellaneous articles

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This collection contains records of Institutional Effectiveness. Founded in the late 1930s, the main task of this office was to "organize and conduct research studies to provide information and data, serving as a basis for University decision making..." The bulk of the records here serve that purpose, gathering and presenting information about St. Cloud State students, faculty, curriculum, and facilities.

Series 1: Administrative Records

This series contains annual reports, history of Institutional Effectiveness, and faculty rosters.  The faculty rosters are significant as they list biographical information about St. Cloud State faculty, including salary.  There are additional faculty rosters in Series 2 on microfiche.

Series 2: Reports

This series has a wide variety of reports, nearly all related to St. Cloud State.  Many of the reports are related to students, including enrollment, ACT profiles of incoming freshmen, grade distribution, and faculty-student ratios.  Other reports are arranged by topic and are listed individually to facilitate access.

Other significant records include those that give a snapshot of St. Cloud State University. This includes the Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS), 1966-1980, to the federal government's Department of Education. HEGIS reported on student enrollment, campus facilities devoted to instruction, finances of the university, and degrees awarded. The summary of academic data, dating from 1982 to 2003, compiled information at the department, college and university level about students and student enrollment, including year, gender and major, faculty and staff, credits generated, and class size.

Microfiche is included in this series, likely reports run from the office's database. By academic term, these records report on student enrollment, faculty, instructional load, courses offered and their history, ethnic and racial background of students, students martial status, and transfers to St. Cloud State.

University Archives does have digital records taken from this office's website but are not included in this finding aid.