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Susan Morris Interview by Jeana Ganskop 1
Montana Preservation Alliance
Danvers Touchstone Project
Interview with Susan (Corcoran) Morris by Jeana Ganskop
Interviewer: Ganskop, Jeana
Interviewee: Morris, Susan (Corcoran)
Date: July 20, 2012
Location of Interview: 127 B Street, Lewistown, New York
Archive or Library Repository: Lewistown Public Library, Lewistown, MT
Description:
Susan (Corcoran) Morris, known as Suzie, was born on May 26, 1932 and grew up in Pierre, South Dakota. She moved to Kolin, Montana with her husband John in 1955 and became an active member of the Danvers Women’s Club beginning in 1968. An Irish Catholic, Mrs. Morris regularly attended services in Moore or Hobson, but occasionally came to St. Wenceslaus in Danvers.
Danvers is a small agricultural community settled largely by Bohemian Catholics and located on the Milwaukee Road. St. Wenceslaus Church, a symbol of the Bohemian religious and cultural heritage, was built in 1916. Much of the town’s social gatherings revolved around the church and the hall located across the road.
Mrs. Morris’ recollections vividly describe the activities of the Women’s Club and life in rural Montana. Although she lived in Kolin, ten miles away from Danvers, the Danvers Women’s Club was an extremely important part of her life and many of her experiences were typical of other rural housewives in Central Montana. Particularly interesting are her stories about what the women’s club was and continues to be and the difficulties she and other women faced when they moved from their home cities to farm and ranch in Fergus County. Mrs. Morris mixes her storytelling with philosophy; She reflects on the importance of continuing education, community involvement, and community outreach, and she laments that children today do not have time to look at the clouds and dream their dreams.
Mrs. Morris is an excellent storyteller, providing vivid descriptions and exciting plots. Unfortunately, much of what she is saying results from how she says it and her tone, speed, and accents are largely lost when the interview is put into print. While her words are clear in the transcript, the text fails to convey the emotion behind them. Mrs. Morris speaks very clearly and
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| Title | Susan Morris Interview by Jeana Ganskop |
| Creator | Montana Preservation Alliance, Danvers Touchstone Project. Jeana Ganskop. Susan Morris. |
| Description | Mrs. Morris’ recollections vividly describe the activities of the Women’s Club and life in rural Montana. Although she lived in Kolin, ten miles away from Danvers, the Danvers Women’s Club was an extremely important part of her life and many of her experiences were typical of other rural housewives in Central Montana. Particularly interesting are her stories about what the women’s club was and continues to be and the difficulties she and other women faced when they moved from their home cities to farm and ranch in Fergus County. Mrs. Morris mixes her storytelling with philosophy; She reflects on the importance of continuing education, community involvement, and community outreach, and she laments that children today do not have time to look at the clouds and dream their dreams. Mrs. Morris is an excellent storyteller, providing vivid descriptions and exciting plots. Unfortunately, much of what she is saying results from how she says it and her tone, speed, and accents are largely lost when the interview is put into print. While her words are clear in the transcript, the text fails to convey the emotion behind them. Mrs. Morris speaks very clearly and I have been able to transcribe most of the interview as is; however, I have occasionally removed unnecessary conjunctions. For a richer understanding of the interview and the entertainment of Mrs. Morris’ storytelling, researchers should consult the audio recordings. |
| Date Original | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical format | |
| Genre | documents |
| Publisher (Original) | Lewistown Public Library, Lewistown, Montana. |
| Subject (keyword) | Danvers, Montana; Barta Family; St. Wenceslaus Church; |
| Type | Text |
| Contributing Institution | Lewistown Public Library, Lewistown, Montana |
| Digitization Specifications | Canon MX310 300dpi |
| Geographic Coverage | Danvers, Montana |
| Digital Format | application/pdf |
| Rights Management | No copyright restrictions |
| Local Identifier | LH 978.629 INTERVIEW BARTA |
Description
| Title | Susan Morris Interview by Jeana Ganskop 1 |
| Type | Text |
| Digitization Specifications | Canon MX310 300dpi |
| Digital Format | application/pdf |
| Full text of this item | Susan Morris Interview by Jeana Ganskop 1 Montana Preservation Alliance Danvers Touchstone Project Interview with Susan (Corcoran) Morris by Jeana Ganskop Interviewer: Ganskop, Jeana Interviewee: Morris, Susan (Corcoran) Date: July 20, 2012 Location of Interview: 127 B Street, Lewistown, New York Archive or Library Repository: Lewistown Public Library, Lewistown, MT Description: Susan (Corcoran) Morris, known as Suzie, was born on May 26, 1932 and grew up in Pierre, South Dakota. She moved to Kolin, Montana with her husband John in 1955 and became an active member of the Danvers Women’s Club beginning in 1968. An Irish Catholic, Mrs. Morris regularly attended services in Moore or Hobson, but occasionally came to St. Wenceslaus in Danvers. Danvers is a small agricultural community settled largely by Bohemian Catholics and located on the Milwaukee Road. St. Wenceslaus Church, a symbol of the Bohemian religious and cultural heritage, was built in 1916. Much of the town’s social gatherings revolved around the church and the hall located across the road. Mrs. Morris’ recollections vividly describe the activities of the Women’s Club and life in rural Montana. Although she lived in Kolin, ten miles away from Danvers, the Danvers Women’s Club was an extremely important part of her life and many of her experiences were typical of other rural housewives in Central Montana. Particularly interesting are her stories about what the women’s club was and continues to be and the difficulties she and other women faced when they moved from their home cities to farm and ranch in Fergus County. Mrs. Morris mixes her storytelling with philosophy; She reflects on the importance of continuing education, community involvement, and community outreach, and she laments that children today do not have time to look at the clouds and dream their dreams. Mrs. Morris is an excellent storyteller, providing vivid descriptions and exciting plots. Unfortunately, much of what she is saying results from how she says it and her tone, speed, and accents are largely lost when the interview is put into print. While her words are clear in the transcript, the text fails to convey the emotion behind them. Mrs. Morris speaks very clearly and |
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