Oral history interview with Jane Sammon.

Interview conducted for Voices from the Catholic Worker. Jane Sammon discusses her experiences at Maryhouse in New York. She describes the types of guests and how they have changed over time, trying to connect with members of the largely male house, the welcome and unexpected humor, and the meaning...

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Main Author: Sammon, Jane
Other Authors: Troester, Rosalie Riegle
Format: Cassette Audio Book
Language:English
Created: 1988.
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Summary:Interview conducted for Voices from the Catholic Worker. Jane Sammon discusses her experiences at Maryhouse in New York. She describes the types of guests and how they have changed over time, trying to connect with members of the largely male house, the welcome and unexpected humor, and the meaning of voluntary poverty. She shares her thoughts on Dorothy Day and her legacy, and talks about the current issue of The Catholic worker. Sammon also discusses bureaucratic language and its effects, and her thoughts on civil disobedience. Interviewed by Rosalie Riegle Troester. Interruptions in audio present in original recording. Order of transcript narrative varies from audio recording.
Physical Description:3 sound cassettes (139 min.) : analog + transcript (41 leaves)
Access:Open to all users.