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Fr. Morsch discusses his life as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church and the various ethnic groups with which he has worked.  

==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Father Peter Morsch

'''Additional Parties Recorded:''' None

'''Date:''' June 26, 1980

'''Location:''' Slaton, Texas

'''Interviewer:''' Elaine Brock

'''Length:''' 45 minutes


==Abstract==

'''Tape 1, Side 1:''' Born, Holland (1903), 
Minor seminary, 
German soldiers, 
Belgium, 
United States (1929), 
Diocese (Texas), 
First appointment, 
San Angelo, Texas, 
1930s Depression, 
Beggars, 
Missions, 
Travel, 
People, 
Foreign languages, 
Discrimination, 
Germans, 
War bonds, 
Church support, 
Social life, 
Church, 
German customs, 
Songs, 
Language, 
Card game, 
Sons of Herman.
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'''Tape 1, Side 2:''' Julia Maeker, 
Family names, 
Origin, 
Family farms, 
Land distribution, 
Prayer.
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'''Range Dates:''' 1903-1940

'''Bulk Dates:''' 1903-1940


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