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- April 11, 1980 (Creation)
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https://reflections.mndigital.org/catalog/stc:7417#/kaltura_audio
Biographical Information: Ferne Goble was born on September 21, 1895 and raised in Illinois. Goble attended Miami University in Ohio, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in History, English, and Home Economics. In, 1919, she came to St. Cloud to teach at the St. Cloud Normal School, which later became St. Cloud State University. She married Allen Atwood, a lawyer and banker in 1923 and they had three children. Goble and her husband's family were very involved with St. Cloud University, donating money as well as their old homes.
Transcript Summary: To begin, Ferne Goble Atwood discussed her educational background, with special attention paid to the process by which she was brought to St. Cloud State by President Joseph Brown.
Atwood described in detail her marriage to Allen Atwood in 1923, as well as the close relationship she had with his family, who were very prominent in St. Cloud. The Atwoods also formed friendships with many St. Cloud State presidents, like George Budd, as well as other important figures, like the Whitneys.
Atwood voiced her opinions on the changes the University underwent before and after World War II, particularly her views on the decision to tear down the Old Main Building in order to make room for Stewart Hall. Atwood claimed that other than business interests, St. Cloud State University was a chief concern of the Atwoods.