Halvorson, Gale J., 2006 - 2010
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
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.
Creator
- Halvorson, Gale J. (Interviewee, Person)
- Dwyer, Diana L. (Interviewee, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Wildlife Research Center Archives Repository