Ralph A. Miranda, MD and Brigitta Miranda-Freer
Ralph A. Miranda, MD and Brigitta Miranda-Freer Ralph A. Miranda, MD and Brigitta Miranda-Freer

Ralph A. Miranda, MD and Brigitta Miranda-Freer

Recorded June 1, 2022 Archived June 1, 2022 35:10 minutes
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Description

Brigitta Miranda-Freer (52), interviews her father, Ralph A. Miranda, MD (75), about his military experience in the Vietnam War and how that led to his medical degree and private practice.

Subject Log / Time Code

1:00
RAM talks about his feeling towards Memorial Day and Veterans Day and his role in the military.
4:50
RAM talks about receiving his draft notice on his 21st birthday and going to basic training.
8:00
RAM talks about marrying BMF's mom before he left for war in Vietnam.
11:54
RAM remembers encountering land mines and trying to complete a mission.
14:45
RAM recalls a program called "project transition" while contemplating his next steps.
18:06
RAM talks about getting Biology degree, taking care of kids, and going to medical school.
20:30
RAM recalls starting his own practice called, Holistic Health Center.
24:03
RAM talks about his marriage and business.
27:15
RAM talks about retirement.
31:30
RAM talks about how he and BMF are alike.
34:00
RAM talks about how he would like to be remembered.

Participants

  • Ralph A. Miranda, MD
  • Brigitta Miranda-Freer

Recording Locations

Missoula Public Library

Venue / Recording Kit