Benjamin Urmston interview

Authors

Benjamin Urmston

Interviewer

Adrian Perez

Interview Date

6-15-2018

Keywords

social justice, peace, poverty, Jesuit, Xavier University (Cincinnati Ohio), Faith and Justice Forum, Cesar Chavez, farm workers

Interview Location

Cincinnati (Ohio)

Summary

In this interview, Benjamin Urmston, SJ, discusses his childhood, education, military service, and membership in the Society of Jesus. He talks about the formation of his views on social justice issues and the programs he developed and participated in to fight injustice. Urmston also explains how he produced a weekly radio program on topics of peace and justice for 28 years, and founded both the Peace and Justice Programs and the Dorothy Day Center at Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Language

English

Duration

00:50:41

Format

audio/mp3

Display Category

Sound

Item Identifier

xuaoh2018-003

Collection

Xavier University Oral History Collection

Repository

University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library, Cincinnati, Ohio

Recommended Citation

Benjamin Urmston interview, June 15, 2018, XUAOH2018-003, Xavier University Oral History Collection, University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library, Cincinnati, Ohio

Rights

Copyright belongs to Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). The interview may be copied by individuals or libraries for personal use, research, teaching or any 'fair use' as defined by copyright law. Permission to reproduce materials in this collection for publication or distribution must be obtained from Xavier University Archives.