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Whitney Gaskill's Northside Oral History Project, 2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gaskill, Whitney
- Title
- Whitney Gaskill's Northside Oral History Project
- Dates
- 2007 (inclusive)20072007
- Quantity
- 5 interviews
- Collection Number
- OH 414
- Summary
- In 2007 Whitney Gaskill, then a student at The University of Montana-Missoula, conducted five interviews with residents of the northside or north hills of Missoula, Montana.
- Repository
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University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu - Access Restrictions
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Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.
- Languages
- English.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Beginning in 1889, homesteaders began to lay claim to land in the hills just north of Missoula, Montana, and began working at raising vegetables and fruits. Many gave up before they proved their homestead claims. Some sold the claims as soon as they "proved up" and had ownership. Others stayed through hot summers and cold winters, raising crops and their families in the small rural area just over the hill from the town of Missoula.
In 2007 Whitney Gaskill, then a student at The University of Montana-Missoula, conducted five interviews with residents of the northside or north hills of Missoula, Montana. The interviewees recall their early lives in the hills as well as family stories of earlier times.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright transferred to The University of Montana-Missoula.
Preferred Citation
[Name of document or photograph number], Whitney Gaskill's Northside Oral History Project, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Custodial History
Interviews conducted and held by Whitney Gaskill prior to donation.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Whitney Gaskill, 2007.
Processing Note
These interviews were originally donated to Archives & Special Collections as digital audiofiles. The audio interviews were transcribed by the Archives but the recordings themselves are not currently held by the institution.
Related Materials
This institutution also holds Butterflies and Railroad Ties by Caitlin DeSilvey, This book documents the history of the Randolph family on their northside (of Missoula, Montana) homestead.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Description | Dates |
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OH 414-001: Interview with Daniel
Ryan Transcript, 19 leaves
Daniel Ryan describes his life growing up in the rural north hills
of Missoula, Montana, including school, chores, and other free time activities;
he describes his neighbors at the time and now. Ryan gives his personal views
about the growing population in the north hills and how Missoula has changed.
|
12 March 2007 |
OH 414-002: Interview with Donna
Erickson Transcript, 16 leaves
Donna Erickson describes what it was like growing up in the north
hills of Missoula as a young child including chores, school, and other free
time activities. She describes her participation in the 4H club and horse
exhibits at the Missoula County Fair. She describes her interactions with
neighbors in surrounding ranches. Erickson ends by describing the changes in
Missoula and the north hills during her lifetime.
|
23 February 2007 |
OH 414-003: Interview with Janet
Sproul Transcript,17 leaves
Janet Sproul recalls what her aunt had told her about growing up
in the north hills of Missoula, Montana and activities she would participate in
as a child. Janet then moves to her own experiences growing up in the nearby
Rattlesnake area including going to school, holiday celebrations, free time
activities and exploration of the area as a young child. She describes her
parents’ jobs and what family gatherings were like. Janet ends by describing
how living in the Rattlesnake area affected her career as an adult.
|
19 March 2007 |
OH 414-004: Interview with Betty Kramen
Miller Transcript, 16 leaves
Betty Kramen Miller begins by describing what her family did for a
living and how they got to Missoula, Montana. She describes the kinds of chores
that she had as a child and the livestock that was raised on the ranch. She
describes her memories of school and free time activities. She describes her
family traditions and festivities in Missoula itself. She ends by describing
how Missoula has changed since her childhood.
|
11 April 2007 |
OH 414-005: Interview with Alfred
Suneson Transcript, 16 leaves
Alfred Sunesons recalls his lengthy family history from his
grandparents’ history up until his own adulthood. He describes the 640 acre
ranch owned by his grandparents in the north hills of Missoula, Montana. He
mentions their life without electricity, the neighboring Randolph family, their
thrift with resources like nails, church and school attendance and
socializing.
|
18 April 2007 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agricultural exhibitions--Montana--Missoula County
- Community life--Montana--Missoula
- Fairs--Montana--Missoula County
- Men--Montana--Missoula--Biography
- Occupations--Montana--Missoula
- Ranch life--Montana--Missoula
- Women--Employment--Montana--Missoula
- Women--Montana--Missoula--Biography
Personal Names
- Erickson, Donna, interviewee (interviewee)
- Miller, Betty Kramen, interviewee (interviewee)
- Ryan, Daniel, interviewee (interviewee)
- Sproull, Janet, interviewee (interviewee)
- Suneson, Alfred, interviewee (interviwee)
Geographical Names
- Missoula (Mont.)--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Sound Recordings
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Gaskill, Whitney, interviewer (interviewer)