Jean Heath Oral History Interview (2 of 2)

Interviewee: Jean Heath
Interviewer: Fred Senecal
Interview Date: November 22, 1985
Location: Heath residence, Corvallis, Oregon
Duration: 0:38:31
 

In this, the second of two interviews, Jean Rice Heath begins by reflecting on her family’s move to Corvallis in 1958. She describes her house in Corvallis and her initial reactions to the city. Next, she discusses the formation of the Crossroads International Program and the founding of the Barn Theatre in Corvallis. Heath then explains how The Majestic in Corvallis was purchased for theatre use. She also talks about one of her performers, Benny Masters, who acted on Broadway and in films.

From there, Heath reflects on how Oregon State University’s campus had changed since she first moved to Corvallis in the late fifties. She also talks about her son, Charles, and his experiences growing up in a changing culture. Heath moves on to describe her activism and membership in a Beyond War group, and speaks to the atmosphere on the OSU campus and in Corvallis during the Vietnam War. She also discusses how the flooding near her house brought her and her neighbors closer together, and mentions the Columbus Day Storm. She concludes the interview by describing her plans for the Majestic Theatre.

Jean Rice Heath (1919-2008) was heavily involved in the local theater scene by acting, helping open the Barn Theatre in Albany and the Corvallis Readers Theatre, and administrative work with the Majestic Theatre and the Corvallis Community Theatre. She also started the Crossroads International Student Program, and worked as a community coordinator.

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Title

Jean Heath Oral History Interview (2 of 2)

Description

In this, the second of two interviews, Jean Rice Heath begins by reflecting on her family’s move to Corvallis in 1958. She describes her house in Corvallis and her initial reactions to the city. Next, she discusses the formation of the Crossroads International Program and the founding of the Barn Theatre in Corvallis. Heath then explains how The Majestic in Corvallis was purchased for theatre use. She also talks about one of her performers, Benny Masters, who acted on Broadway and in films.

From there, Heath reflects on how Oregon State University’s campus had changed since she first moved to Corvallis in the late fifties. She also talks about her son, Charles, and his experiences growing up in a changing culture. Heath moves on to describe her activism and membership in a Beyond War group, and speaks to the atmosphere on the OSU campus and in Corvallis during the Vietnam War. She also discusses how the flooding near her house brought her and her neighbors closer together, and mentions the Columbus Day Storm. She concludes the interview by describing her plans for the Majestic Theatre.

Jean Rice Heath (1919-2008) was heavily involved in the local theater scene by acting, helping open the Barn Theatre in Albany and the Corvallis Readers Theatre, and administrative work with the Majestic Theatre and the Corvallis Community Theatre. She also started the Crossroads International Student Program, and worked as a community coordinator.

Creator

Jean Heath

Source

Horner Museum Oral History Collection (OH 10)

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

November 22, 1985

Contributor

Fred Senecal

Format

Digitized Audiocassette

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh10-heath-jean-19851122

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Fred Senecal

Interviewee

Jean Heath

Location

Heath residence, Corvallis, Oregon

Original Format

Audiocassette Tape

Duration

0:38:31

OHMS Object

Interview Format

audio