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Black Heritage in the Upper Piedmont of South Carolina

Mickler Cassette 2 Side 1

Media

Part of Interview: Mickler, William and Inez

Title

Mickler Cassette 2 Side 1

Source

William and Inez Mickler Interview

Date

1990-02-20, 1990-02-21

Description

Cassette 2

Side 1

00:20--The Mickler's discuss aspects of local church life such as attending camp meetings and singing conventions, Sunday school, church sponsored social groups, and favorite songs that the choir would sing such as When I Come Out of the Wilderness.

9:00--Mr. Mickler discusses his experiences with education while at both St Paul's and Richland schools. He recalls teachers, curriculum, lunch breaks, and the common number of children per class. He is unaware if his parents attended school. He did not get to attend school regularly because of the work that had to be accomplished during the farming season.

18:20--Mr. Mickler talks about his first real job building roads in Florida. He explains the general steps during the construction process. Afterwards, Inez discusses aspects of her education. Her parents did not attend school. She herself attended at night school that was offered at her church. The Micklers discuss reading material that was commonly available when they were children.

31:41--Audio ends.

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