Koester Oral History

Craig Koester Oral History

In Spring of 2015, three of Carleton Professor Kim Smith's students -- Bakhtawar Chaudhary, Jorde Ranum, and Boluwatife Johnson -- conducted an oral history project to uncover Craig Koester’s experiences on the Koester Prairie Site , from childhood to adulthood.

Here's what they learned.

Oral History Methodology

“One wish is to have a sense of wonder, respect, and connectedness. To have a chance to explore, to look at one's self, to open one's eyes. To let the initial sense of space to eventually draw you in closer so you see some of the details."

Message to the Public - Craig Koester

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Click on an image below (Craig's Childhood, Adolescence, or Adulthood)

to explore the audio recordings on Craig Koester's experiences with life and the land.

Craig's Childhood

Craig's Adolescence

Craig's Adulthood

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Craig Koester Oral History

“One wish is to have a sense of wonder, respect, and connectedness. To have a chance to explore, to look at one's self, to open one's eyes. To let the initial sense of space to eventually draw you in closer so you see some of the details."

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Click on an image below (Craig's Childhood, Adolescence, or Adulthood)

to explore the audio recordings on Craig Koester's experiences with life and the land.