Interviewer
Janet D. Gallagher
Description
Doris Eastman was born in Alexander, ND in 1916. She was employed by the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead from 1934-1979. She became women’s editor at the newspaper in 1959. After retiring, she stayed busy working at the Episcopal Church and Clay County Historical Society. The interview relates the importance of Wayne Peterson in her career, as well as her husband, Ed, who also worked for the Forum. She tells about the days of the Forum in Fargo as well as working for the Moorhead Daily News.
Date of Interview
4-10-1985
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Length (Time)
57:00
Original Format
Cassette tape
Current Format
mp3
Named Persons
Wayne Peterson, Doris Eastman, Ed Eastman
Professions
Journalist, newspaper editor
Organizations
Forum Communications
Places
Minnesota, Alexander (N.D.)
Keywords
Journalism, newspaper, editing, communication
ID Number
S4636 4656
Notes
Interview conducted as a part of the Heritage Education Commissions' Regional Oral History Project.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce these oral interviews must be obtained in writing from Minnesota State University Moorhead Archives.
Disciplines
Journalism Studies | Oral History
Recommended Citation
Eastman, Doris, "Oral Interview of Doris Eastman" (1985). Oral Interviews. 5.
https://red.mnstate.edu/oral_interviews/5