Oral history interview with Dorothy Messenger

Dorothy Messenger described her childhood in North Texas as well as her marriage and her husband's work in ministry. She shared memories of growing up and the innovations that improved the quality of life. Dorothy recalled her 100th birthday and the importance of mentorship in the lives of others. ; The Oklahoma 100 Year Life Collection is a joint effort between the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program and the Oklahoma State University College of Human Sciences featuring interviews with citizens of Oklahoma who have lived 100 years or more. In addition to the rich history, this project provides a venue for increasing awareness of the value of a long-lived life by recording, preserving, and making information about Oklahoma's centenarians accessible to scholars, researchers, and other interested persons.