Fern and Pricilla Charley

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Description: 

In this interview, Fern and Priscilla Charley discuss topics related their background and childhood, migratory work, boarding schools, experience at Sherman Indian Boarding School, learning languages, economic barriers, education, marriage, and language barriers.  DISCLAIMER: discussion of boarding school experiences be triggering to some listeners.

Location Description: 

Santa Ana, California

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Navajo Nation
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Keywords: 
Urbanization, Native American Urban Relocation, American Indian Boarding Schools, Sherman Indian Boarding School
Collections: 
University of Utah, Urbanization of the American Indian Oral History Project, Navajo Nation
Original Date Description: 
1970 October 25
Creator: 
Fern Charley, Priscilla Charley
Contributor: 
Clare Engle
Rights: 
The oral history interviews featured in this collection have been made available by the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library. These recordings (as well as corresponding metadata and transcripts) are free for use but access is subject to change as work with Tribal and community partners progresses. Duplication for commercial use is not permitted without permission, and the user is responsible for compliance with copyright and privacy laws. If you have any questions please contact special@library.utah.edu
Source: 
Doris Duke Collection at the J.W. Marriott Library Special Collections
Identifier: 
A0001_0923_01; A0001_0923_02;Ms417_023_923_Charley
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3