Interviewer
Ina Tascher
Files
Description
James “J. B.” Armstrong recalls his father’s decision to drive cattle from Amarillo, Texas, to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma in 1892. He discusses the schooling available for both white and Native American children in the territory and more broadly discusses the relationship between settlers and Native Americans. Armstrong recalls the 1890s as a difficult time for his parents. He describes his parents’ conversion to the Christian Science religious movement and moving back to the Texas Panhandle in 1901. Armstrong then discusses moving to Montana in 1905, and living there for ten years before moving to Washington and Oregon. Armstrong further recalls life in Texas and tells a story about his parents’ marriage. He also discusses the relationship that many white settlers had with Native Americans, stating that without assistance from Native American tribes, life would have been very difficult for many settlers.
This audio has not been transcribed, but a tape counter index is available.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Cowhands; Amarillo, Texas; Washington; Oregon; South Dakota; Mary Baker Eddy; Native American tribes, Oklahoma; Pioneers, Oklahoma; Indian Territory, 1892; Armstrong, James Bell, 1888-1971; Cowboys -- West (U.S.) – Interviews; Frontier and pioneer life -- Montana -- 20th century; Frontier and pioneer life -- Indian Territory -- 19th century; Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas -- 20th century; Whites -- Oklahoma -- Relations with Indians -- 19th century; Indian school children -- Indian Territory -- 19th century; Pioneer children -- Education -- Indian Territory -- 19th century ; Christian Scientists -- Indian Territory -- 19th century
Original Date
1-1-1957
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
James Bell “J. B.” Armstrong Oral History Project, OH 034, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 034-001
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 reel-to-reel: analog + 1 tape counter index (8 p.: 28 cm)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
02:08:26 minutes
Local Filename
OH_034_001.mp3; OH_034_001_TCI.pdf
Citation
Armstrong, James Bell, "James Bell "J. B." Armstrong Interview 1, 1957" (1957). James Bell “J. B.” Armstrong Oral History Project. 1.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/jamesbellarmstrong_oralhistory/1