Interviewer
Ronald Craig
Files
Description
Dr. Joseph Epes Brown describes how he came to the University of Montana in the fall of 1970 after having taught at Indiana University in Bloomington. He discusses his early education and career. Brown recalls the meaningful relationships that he had with the Abenaki elders near his home, and how as a teenager, he was introduced to the cultures of Southwestern tribes. He reminisces about meeting Black Elk and forging a close relationship with the well-known Sioux leader. Brown talks about the importance of Native American Studies in states like Montana where greater numbers of Native students are represented in the classroom. He notes that he feels the University of Montana has a responsibility to develop language learning curriculums within its Native American Studies program.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Brown, Joseph Epes; Gallagher family; Missions, Montana; Missionaries, Montana; Black Elk; Abenaki tribe; Sioux tribes; Native Americans, Montana; Native American culture; Native American curriculum; Education, Montana
Original Date
2-28-1986
Time Period
Twentieth century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
University of Montana History Oral History Collection, 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 154-001
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound cassette (01:30:00 min.) analog + 1 transcript (6 p.: 28 cm.)
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
00:23:42 minutes
Local Filename
OH_154_001.mp3; OH_154_001.pdf
Citation
Brown, Joseph Epes, "Joseph Epes Brown Interview, February 28, 1986" (1986). University of Montana History Oral History Collection. 11.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umhistory_interviews/11