Lar Munstock was born in Svay Rieng Province in Cambodia. She was a teacher living in Phnom Penh in 1975 when the Khmer Rouge came to power. Her three children were living with her ex-husband. She was sent to an education camp away from all of her family and was eventually reunited with them. They were moved around many times during the regime and tried to flee to Thailand but were sent back to Cambodia. She came to Minnesota in 1981.
Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota
Date Created:
2007-09-07
Description:
The oral history of Larry Johnson, grandson of the John and Dorthia Morris pioneer family, describes his grandparent's homesteader life. Johnson describes the Alger Smith Railroad, 13 mile walks, trap lines and animal stories. This interview was conducted by Barbara Livdahl and videographer Judy Gregg of Schroeder Area Historical Society, Schroeder, Minnesota.
Larry Millett, architectural critic for the St. Pioneer Pioneer Press, and author of Lost Twin Cities, a pictorial reminiscence of famous historical buildings; is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Author of "Twin Cities Then and Now," talks to David Wiggins, Mirmesota Historical Society, about the dramatic changes in buildings and architecture in St. Paul and Mirmeapolis; he also discusses with reviewer Bruce Southworth his historic Minnesota railroad mystery, "Sherlock Holmes and The Red Demon."
Larry Roupe, local actor and playwright, discusses his performance in "Chief', a play about the life of President Herbert Hoover; interviewed by Mary Lamp.
Lawrence Sutin, author of Divine Invasions, focusing on the science fiction works of Phillip K. Dick, is interviewed by Kay Drache of Hennepin County Library.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Yetka. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1993. Subjects covered: his father and some history of Cloquet, Minnesota politics in the 1920s-1930s, his time in the Legislature, his years on the Court, his life after leaving the Court, and more political history. Interviewed by attorney Tom Boyd and retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Paul H. Anderson.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lawrence Yetka. He was on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1973 until 1993. Subjects covered: his childhood, lawyers and public service, Hubert Humphrey, political history, and being on the Court. Interviewed by law professor Steve Young.
Author of the acclaimed Peace Like a River {Atlantic Monthly Press), a national bestselling novel about a Minnesota farm family; interviewed by writer William Kent Krueger at Stillwater Public Library.
Poet and former literature and writing instructor at Southwest State University, talks with Bill Holm and Beth Weatherby at the recent Marshall Writer's Festival about his recent poetry compilation, "Home From the Field," published by Spoon River Press. Sally Childs, Artistic Director for the Lyric Theatre, discusses and shows excerpts of the theatrical adaptation of the book entitled "Old Man Brunner Conntry."
Author of "Shadow Mothers: Stories of Adoption and Reunion" (North Star Press), heartfelt stories from ten women who placed a child for adoption and were reunited years later; interviewed by writer Carol Connolly at Children's Home Society of Minnesota.
Linda Hanner!John Witek, M.D., author and contributor of "When You're Sick and Don't Know Why: Coping with Your Undiagnosed Illness," is interviewed by Cynthia Leines.
Linda Hanner, author of Of Power and Love and Sound Mind: Six Years with Undiagnosed Lyme Disease, talks about her experiences with Jodi Ehlers, reporter for the Owatonna People's Press.
Linda Myers, executive director of The Loft: A Center For Writing and Literature in the Twin Cities, and one of the largest literary organizations in the country; interviewed by author Pat Francisco.
Linda Peavy and Ursula Smith, authors of The Gold Rush Widows of Little Falls, are interviewed by Roger Sween of the Minnesota Office of Library Development and Services.
Interview with children's authors Lise Lunge-Larsen and Judy Stern. Lunge-Larsen is author of "Race of the Birkebeiners" and "The Troll With No Heart in His Body." Judy Stern is author of "P.J. Penguin."
Loeung Bun grew up in Mongkol Borei and Battambang in Cambodia. Orphaned at 16, he taught himself to be a musician. He plays a number of Cambodian stringed instruments. He traveled with a band and was living in Sisophon with his family when the Khmer Rouge came to power in 1975. The family was separated and Loeung Bun's life was spared so he could play music in performances by the Khmer Rouge. Cambodians in the audience were often killed as part of the performances. From 1979 to December 1981, he lived in a number of Thai refugee camps, then he came to Minnesota. He describes being taken advantage of by sponsor and a landlord. His wife and two daughters currently live in the United States. His son still lives in Cambodia.
