Janet Hawkins Downey and Gail Steele
Recorded
June 4, 2025
35:07 minutes
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Id:
mba000531
Description
Janet Hawkins Downey (93) is interviewed by her daughter Gail Steele (69) on the stories of her life, including her family history, relationships, and life in Montana.Subject Log / Time Code
Janet Hawkins Downey remembers the general history of her grandparents, who came to Montana in the early 1900s. Janet traces her genealogy.
Janet remembers personal memories and stories of her grandfather. Janet remembers her father's military service during World War I and shortly after.
Janet transitions into remembering her parents and how they met. Janet remembers her mother.
Janet reflects on her relationship with her mother, who died when she was young.
Janet remembers her father and his career as a doctor. Janet reminisces on her childhood.
Janet recalls meeting her friend Sara and an early relationship.
Janet remembers her brothers teaching her how to ski and their influencer on her.
Janet remembers her father's friendship and trips out to their family cabin.
Participants
- Janet Hawkins Downey
- Gail Steele