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  Donald Clauson

  Julie M. Luker

  BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Donald Clauson is a Caucasian male born on November 8, 1942. His family growing up consisted of his mother, father, and younger sister. Clauson's father worked for the State Department of Education while his mother was a teacher. He was raised Lutheran and attended the Nokomis Heights Lutheran church. Clauson was raised on 58th and Cedar in Minneapolis. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Clauson begins his interview by explaining the leisure time activities that he took part in, such as roaming the city, fishing, playing in the creek, and flying model airplanes. He described the culture shock of living in the countryside and moving to a big city, Minneapolis. Clauson revealed that he was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and told of his time as a member. Later in the interview, he admits that his father was the superintendent of his school, which pressured him to be a model student. He recalls the funny story of dropping math class using his father's name, which is the same as his. Lastly, Clauson concluded his interview by remembering the bomb raid drills at school and the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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  Rebecca Bauer

  Julie M. Luker

  BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Rebecca Bauer is a white female born December 3, 1965. Bauer grew up in the Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis. She had a younger brother. Her mother was a Registered Nurse (RN) and her dad was a teacher. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Bauer remembers growing up very conservatively and being active in her church. She followed suit with this upbringing and raised her own kids this way as well, sending them to Christian private schools in the area. Bauer remembers a childhood of fun and excitement. Her family took trips our west. She remembers playing all day outside during the summer months, playing games or going to lakes around the area with the other neighborhood kids. She remembers how safe the neighborhood was, being able to walk and bike everywhere without fear or trouble. Bauer also reflects on bands and television shows that she watched growing up, such as The Beatles, Peter Frampton, and the Wonderful World of Disney. She also reflects on two wonderful teachers that had a positive, lasting impact. Finally, Bauer reflects on some of the issues that impacted her neighborhood, including the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Civil Rights era.