Interview with Mildred Morrison

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Description: 

The beginning of the tape is a group of unidentified children described as the Parowan Children telling stories. The interview contains content related to the role and influence of LDS church on Native communities. Mildred Morrison discusses pine nuts, alcohol use, Curly Jim, Navajo mothers, Mormon mission work, Mormon missionaries, The Dry family and other local people. WARNING: the perspectives and opinions expressed in this interview may be offensive to some listeners.

Location Description: 

Parowan, Utah

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Settler/Non-native
Community: 
University of Utah
Protocol: 
University of Utah Public Access
Category: 
Oral History & Interviews
Collections: 
University of Utah
Original Date Description: 
1968 February
Creator: 
Mildred Morrison
Contributor: 
Alva Matheson
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_0142_01; A0001_Ms417_007_142_Morrison
Type: 
Audio Recording
Format: 
MP3