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Description
In this self-recorded reminiscence, Jean Jonkel, who graduated from the University of Montana [UM] in 1940, recounts her experiences at the University and the professors she enjoyed such as J.P. Rowe, “Psych” Smith, and J. Earl “Burly” Miller. She recalls funny stories about dogs sleeping in classrooms and students protesting bad lecturing by walking out of class. Jonkel speaks fondly of Madame Arnoldson who taught music, including a course of French opera which she held at her home. Jonkel credits Dr. G. D. Shallenberger for helping her look for a job after she graduated, and Dr. A. H. Weisberg for helping her pass German. Jonkel describes her admiration of “Burly” Miller’s teaching style and her disappointment when he moved into an administrative role and quit teaching English history. She discusses how she convinced her husband to attend the University of Montana after World War Two, and briefly mentions his experiences at the University.
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Document Type
Oral History
Subjects
Women in Montana; University of Montana-Missoula; University of Montana, women students; Madame Arnoldson; “Psych” Smith; G. D. Shallenberger; A. H. Weisberg; Bill Lazetich; J. Earl “Burly” Miller; J.P. Rowe; Dogs on campus; World War, 1939-1945; Great Depression, 1929-1939
Original Date
2000
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 455-001
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
1 sound cassette (01:40:00 min.) analog + 1 transcript (10 p.: 28 cm.)]
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:23:57 minutes
Local Filename
OH_455_001.mp3; OH_455_001.pdf
Citation
Jonkel, Jean, "Jean Dickson Jonkel Reminiscence, circa 2000" (2000). University of Montana History Oral History Collection. 30.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/umhistory_interviews/30