Morsch, Father Peter 1980-06-26
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.
Tape 1, Side 2: Julia Maeker,
Family names,
Origin,
Family farms,
Land distribution,
Prayer.
Range Dates: 1903-1940
Bulk Dates: 1903-1940
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