Virginia H. Mathews 09/09/2009

Virginia H. Mathews is the daughter of the notable Osage writer, John Joseph Mathews. She talks about her childhood and the special bond she shared with her father. Mathews explains her family's history and how her father returned to Oklahoma for work and to write. She discusses her summer visits with him and recalls the different activities they shared. Mathews mentions some influential people in her father's life. She describes the circumstances around each of his books and provides details about his personality, hobbies, and writing inspirations. Mathews also acknowledges how important her father and his books were for preserving Osage history and how she hopes to preserve the cabin where he wrote.