This is a collection of stand-alone interviews pulled together by Archives and Special Collections around the topic of homesteaders, settlers, ranchers, and farmers in Montana. These interviews were conducted from 1973 to 2006. The original interviews are held at Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula.
This collection includes 30 interviews.
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Nancy Powell Peck Interview, October 10, 1993
Nancy Peck
Nancy Powell Peck discusses her childhood in Apgar, Montana, just outside of Glacier National Park. She describes her experiences at school, getting groceries, and the construction of the “Going to the Sun Highway.” She also discusses her father’s private horseback riding outfitting business, domestic life ... Read More
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Pierre Charbono Reminiscence, circa 1970s
Pierre Charbono
In this self-recorded reminiscence, Pierre Charbono describes his experiences working as a sheep herder, farmer, and rancher. He details the process of buying, selling, and training horses, as well as his early work experience. Charbono recalls the town and culture of Lambert, Montana. He tells ... Read More
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Sarah Caroline Ross Johnston Interview, January 6, 1988
Sarah Caroline Ross Johnston
Sarah Caroline Ross Johnston speaks about her life beginning in the late 1800s, and her family’s history in Montana and Illinois. She recalls her childhood and her education, which included her attending college for a teaching certificate. She recounts stories about her classmates dying of ... Read More
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Willie Clanton Spaulding Interview, February 17, 1978
Willie Clanton Spaulding
Willie Clanton Spaulding describes growing up on a sheep ranch outside of Billings, Montana, during the early 20th century, and recalls how Billings was founded. She discusses her father’s relationship with the neighboring Crow Nation, from whom he leased grazing land, and mentions a Crow ... Read More
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Willis Hill Interview, April 6, 1990
Willis Hill
Willis Hill recalls his childhood in Minnesota, Canada, and Montana. He describes working for a dragline outfit based in Lovell, Wyoming, building roads and digging canals in the Cody and Jackson Hole area, starting when he was 16. Hill discusses the wildlife saw and the ... Read More