Marlow, Andrew

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Biographical Information: Andrew Marlow was born in Lake City, Minnesota in 1944. His father was a Sisseton Sioux from South Dakota, and his mother was from Lake City, Minnesota. The two met during World War II and were married shortly thereafter. After the war, the family moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where Marlow grew up and attended school. When he graduated in 1962, he attended St. Cloud State. While at the university, he became interested in radio broadcasting and was involved with the inception of the college radio station, KVSC, in 1967. In 1964, Marlow transferred to the University of Minnesota. He then six months he joined the National Guard as a medic six months later, as he did not want to be involved in combat. In 1965, he returned to St. Cloud State, becoming involved in student government. Marlow was a member of the Student Senate from 1967 to 1969. Marlow also protested against the war in Vietnam. After he graduated in 1969, he accepted a position teaching at the Community College in International Falls, Minnesota, where he stayed for two years. He then became the Public Affairs Director of the KUOM college radio station at the University of Minnesota, where he produced an hour-long program on political and social issues. At the time of the interview, Marlow was still there, although his title had changed to News and Public Affairs Coordinator.

Transcript Summary: Marlow described his family history, as well as his education and early days at St. Cloud State. Marlow discussed his father, who was a member of the Sisseton Sioux Nation, as well as the story of how he and his mother met during World War II. He explained his reasons to attend St. Cloud State, where he initially hoped to triple major in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. He later found those subjects too demanding and formed an interest in radio and television, which were only offered through the Speech department. Marlow decided to major in Speech but specialize in radio and television.

Marlow chronicled his college career, starting at St. Cloud State. He discussed professors that he remembers, including E. Bryce Scott, who taught in the Speech department. He recalled certain things about college life in St. Cloud, including those students from the Iron Range who called themselves the "Rangers." Marlow mentioned his job tending bar at the Press, which helped put him through college. Marlow explained his reasons for transferring to the University of Minnesota, and for joining the National Guard as a Medic to avoid the draft. He relayed the story of how he was court-martialed for refusing to carry a weapon. Marlow described  his return to St. Cloud State and his involvement in anti-war demonstrations, including an incident where he and his friends threatened to burn a dog alive with napalm to illustrate its effects. This event landed him in more trouble, but attracted much attention. He also included some general thoughts on how the Vietnam War affected the college and the city of St. Cloud.

Marlow focused post-college career, including life in International Falls and his employment at the KUOM radio station. Marlow added his some thoughts about events that caused tension during his time at St. Cloud State, including when some black students took over President Robert Wick's office. He believed that the situation was handled poorly, in part because it was a new situation that not many people knew how to deal with. Marlow credited his time at St. Cloud State for forming him into the person he became.