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	Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project: Interview with Robert Sheldon
Description	BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Sheldon was born and raised in Minneapolis. In 1970, he graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism. After graduating, he was the editor of two weekly newspapers and was with Associated Press before becoming state editor of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader in 1971. He went on to be associate editor of the Minnesota Motorist Magazine and became AAA's public relations manager. He was hired as Cooperative Power Association's public relations manager in 1977. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Background. Status of project upon being hired as public relations manager of CPA. Dealing with Le Seur County suit and southern line. Routing and siting powerline - impact and usefulness of state laws; AC vs. DC line; towers; expense and cost to consumer. Development of project - Fallkirk Mining Company; Minnesota vs. North Dakota as plant site. Management study of CPA. Vandalism. Health issues. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. As public relations manager - initial reaction to situation; steps taken to deal with situation; relationship to management; working with opposition. Science court. Possibility of merging CPA and UPA. CPA's image. Media's handling of events. How problems could have been avoided. Long-term impact on cooperative structure. Personal impact.
Quantity	2 hours sound cassette 25 pages transcript
Format	Content Category: sound recordings Content Category: text
Measurements	120 minutes length
Place	Subject: Minnesota, United States
Creation	Interviewee: Sheldon, Robert Interviewer: Nelson, Edward P.
Dates	Creation: 08/07/1979
Holding Type	Oral History - Interview
Identifiers	OH 25
Accession Number	AV1988.180.35
More Info	MHS Library Catalog
Related Collections	Oral History - Project, MHS Collection, project: 'Minnesota Powerline Oral History Project'