Halvorson, Gale J., 2006 - 2010

Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 9

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Scope and Contents

Gale J. Halvorson was interviewed by Diana Dwyer on May 17, 2006 in Roseau, Minnesota.

Subseries contains correspondence, research and interview notes, interview transcripts, biography, release form, interview questions, photographs, and audio files of the interview.

Dates

2006 - 2010

Creator

Halvorson, Gale J. (Interviewee, Person)

Biographical / Historical

Gale J. Halvorson was born in Roseau, Minnesota on January 23, 1939. After earning his B.S. in Elementary Education, he taught fifth and sixth grade in three different schools in Minnesota while working on his M.E. in Elementary Administration during the summer months. Upon completion of his M.E., he took a year off and worked in Idaho fighting fires for the Forestry Service. Halvorson began his trapping career early, at the age of five. But it wasn't... until he retired from elementary administration in 1998 that he began working for Wildlife Services as a trapper. Halvorson, an avid sports fan, is married to LouElla and has two sons.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.1 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Additional Description

Abstract

Gale J. Halvorson discusses his past work in the fur trade and his role in working for Wildlife Services, Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). He speaks of trapping a variety of animals such as badger, coyote, and beaver using traps and lures. Halvorson spent his career in wildlife depredation control and wildlife management.