An Intereview with Mari Sandoz - a Nebraska Story

An interview with famous Nebraska Writer Mari Sandoz taped in the NET studios in 1961. Author of classics like Old Jules and Crazy Horse, Sandoz said she would "rather face a rattlesnake than those cameras." But she is relaxed and revealing as she talks about her struggle to become a writer. For more Nebraska Stories, visit www.netnebraska....

[@Bavaria1974]

I love her books! I wish I could have met her, but she was gone before my time.

[@vilstef6988]

I had been seeing Old Jules at books sales for decades, and finally picked up a copy last year. Hooked-completed hooked by Mari's skill as a story teller and the gracefulness of her writing. This summer at a junk shop, I got lucky and found about six of her books, and I've bought several more since. Mari Sandoz is a truly outstanding writer.

[@JB-uv4hm]

Please post more of her interview.

[@jimferoce4862]

Just started reading Miss Morissa and everything I’ve come across regarding Mari Sandoz and her writing is evident in this book. In a word, captivating. Loving this book and contemplating which of hers to read next.

[@etresanchez]

Thank you very much for posting this video. What an amazing woman!!!

[@etresanchez]

I'm just reading "Miss Morissa...".

[@Reitz86]

I wish each book was made a movie, then we'd have the truth of pioneer life and the raw thrill of the experience. If someone could capture the part of "Old Jules" when she was a little girl driving that wagon across the prairie at break neck speed with snake bit Jules in the wagon searching for help,WOW!

[@arbutus27]

Hey Ron - fantastic posting. Alan Wilkinson

[@pollyhastings]

thank you for posting this clip of Sandoz. . .are there other interviews of her?

[@dgendvil]

I thought it was the national NET, which changed to PBS in 1970.

[@mikeramsay5964]

Just bought a 1st edition of Slogum House.

[@Chip946]

And that’s how she made my school.

[@8848Red]

Can we see the entirety of the interview?

[@nebraskapublicmedia]

We don't have that entire video available online; however, here is a full-length program where we interviewed Mari Sandoz that is available on our website: nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-media/non-series-video/mari-sandoz-her-life-and-work-41084901/

[@8848Red]

Very good! I will watch it!