Monsignor Jesse Gatton, originally from Pawnee, recalls his lengthy career in the Catholic Church. He discusses his work as chaplain of St. John's Hospital in Springfield, as Diocesan Director of Hospitals and Vicar General, and his retirement. He also discusses his family background and the Catholic Hospital Association with references made to Pawnee in the early 1900's, the 1918 influenza epidemic, WWI, seminary training in Rome, the church in China and the Russian government. Additional comments regarding Monsignor Gatton are made by Sister Florianne Queen.

5 tapes, 307 mins., 81 pp. Interview by Sister Arlene Winkler, 1983 OPEN See collateral file: photocopied photographs of the Msgr., his family, and co-workers; newspaper articles, teaching materials, and essays.