Interview with Sarah Jane Simpson McMillan 1973-12-02

Description: 

Sarah Jane Simpson McMillan moved to Mississippi from her family’s home state of Oklahoma, and she struggled with the changes in the new environment. She discusses the differences of religion, holidays, language, social interactions, and child-rearing that deeply impacted her emotions and ability to form community. She explains local Christmas traditions. She also discusses the complicated negotiation Mississippi Choctaw people have with White people in the community.

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Community: 
University of Florida
Protocol: 
University of Florida Public Access
Category: 
Community Life & Family Life, Oral History & Interviews, Organizations
Keywords: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi--Choctaw, Communities, Religion
Original Date: 
1973 December 2nd
Creator: 
Sarah Jane Simpson McMillan
Contributor: 
Samuel Proctor
Language: 
English
Rights: 
Rights retained by interview participants. Interviews are made available to promote deeper understanding of the histories and cultures of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. You are responsible for determining if your use of this item is permitted by copyright and related rights legislation, including exceptions such as fair use or fair dealing.
Source: 
University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program
Publisher: 
University of Florida
Identifier: 
MISS CHOC 009
Type: 
Audio Recording, Transcript
Format: 
MP3, PDF