Nina Archabal
9 Collection Items
- Song Catcher: Frances Densmore of Red Wing / Artist Charles Biederman
During a pledge drive, MPR News Presents broadcasts two American RadioWorks documentaries, “Song Catcher: Frances Densmore of Red Wing” and “Artist Charles Biederman.”
- Nina Archabal reflects on history and its importance
Nina Archabal, the outgoing director of the Minnesota Historical Society joins Midday to talk about why history is important, the role of museums, and how best to convey the story of Minnesota's people and places. Archabal departs her position at end of 2010.
- Elmer Andersen: The Ultimate Minnesotan
Elmer Andersen was only Minnesota's governor for two years, but his impact on the state went far beyond his single term as chief executive. Andersen served nine years in the state senate, led his company, H.B. Fuller, into the Fortune 500, chaired the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents, published newspapers, authored books, and was remembered by friend and Minnesota Historical Society Director Nina Archabal as "the ultimate Minnesotan." Other guests on the program include, Lori Sturdevant,Star Tribune Editorial Writer and Columnist who edited Gov. Elmer Andersen's memoir, "A Man's Reach," and other friends and admirers of the late governor.
- Frances Densmore documentary "Song Catcher..." / Post-discussion and call-in
Midday rebroadcasts award-winning MPR documentary Song Catcher, Frances Densmore of Red Wing. Following documentary, MPR’s Gary Eichten holds a discussion with guests Marcia Anderson, chief curator and head of the Museum Collections Department at the Minnesota Historical Society; and Faith Bad Bear, assistant curator of Ethnology at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
- Pledge drive with rebroadcast of "Song Catcher: Frances Densmore of Red Wing"
On this pledge drive Midday program, a rebroadcast of MPR documentary Song Catcher: Frances Densmore of Red Wing. Frances Densmore was a Red Wing woman who recorded the songs of Native Americans around the turn of the century.
- "Song Catcher, Frances Densmore of Red Wing," an MPR documentary
MPR's Stephen Smith presents the documentary, "Song Catcher, Frances Densmore of Red Wing," which profiles Frances Densmore, a Minnesota music teacher who set out to capture disappearing Indian songs. She is said to be a pioneering anthropologist in preserving American Indian music.
- Bill Morrissey and Nina Archabal discuss Minnesota state parks
On this Saturday Midday, Nina Archabal, director of the Minnesota Historical Society; and Bill Morrissey, director of the Minnesota Park System, discuss state parks. Topics include history of parks, costs, and preservation. Archabal and Morrissey also answer listener questions.
- Save the Armory - Minnesota Historical Society to continue fight
All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Nina Archabal, executive director of the Minnesota Historical Society, on organization’s court efforts to keep the Minneapolis Armory from demolition. Archabal speaks of the structure’s architectural and historical importance.
- Nina Archabal fields listener questions on Minnesota's history
Minnesota Historical Society president Nina Archabal takes listener's questions about Minnesota history.
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