St. Olaf Protest
1914-2020
A PODCAST TOUR
1957: The 'Silent' Generation
Episode Notes:
Following the death of Ytterboe the dog, the (unofficial) St. Olaf campus mascot in 1957, students from the Silent Generation organized to protest and mourn the loss of their dear friend.
How are the sounds of protest influenced by generational context?
Sources:
Alexandrov Ensemble – Topic. “Song Of The Volga Boatmen.” YouTube, 21 Oct. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Guzeva, Alexandra. “The Barge Haulers: Why Did Russians Drag Ships Upstream?” Russia Beyond, 21 Oct. 2017, www.rbth.com/history/326455-
Northfield Historical Society. “Ytterboe the Dog: A Community Tale.Mov.” YouTube, 4 May 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=
“Welcome to East View- Alas, Poor Ytterboe Is Dead.” The Manitou Messenger (1916-2020), 1957, No. 26, Vol. 70, stolaf.eastview.com/browse/