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Black Heritage in the Upper Piedmont of South Carolina

Knox Cassette 1 Side 2

Media

Part of Interview: Knox, Brenda

Title

Knox Cassette 1 Side 2

Source

Brenda Knox Interview

Date

1990-09-13

Description

Cassette 1

Side 2

00:05--Aspects of the Liberia mission continue to be recalled. She is not sure of the exact dates but thinks it was during the late 1890's or early 1900's.

5:10--Mrs. Knox discusses some of the typical employment opportunities that were available to her family.

8:40--Aspects surrounding her grandparents land and how it was deeded to the church (St. Paul's) are discussed.

9:05--Mrs. Knox discusses family members who left the area for better employment opportunities including several who moved to Ohio and one who works for NASA.

14:14--Issues regarding shopping trips, clothing, and furniture are discussed.

21:50--Church--her parents were members of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Seneca, SC. She discusses the affiliations of other family members, local ministers, the history of Ebenezer Baptist, group activities within the church, and the influence of Dr. J.J. Starks regarding local schools and churches.

31:29--Audio ends.

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