Oglesby Cassette 1 Side 2
Media
Part of Interview: Oglesby, Lizzie
Title
Oglesby Cassette 1 Side 2
Source
Lizzie Oglesby Interview
Date
1990-01-09
Description
Cassette 1
Side 2
00:04--Aspects of local church life continue to be discussed. Communion, revivals, other local denominations, singing conventions, and favorite songs are recalled. Sunday school was held every week; preaching occurred just once a month.
11:11--School--Mrs. Oglesby began her education at church sponsored school at Evergreen Baptist. She recalls the schoolhouse, teachers, the typical school year, lunch breaks, etc. Her education stopped sometime during her sixth grade year on account of farming. Her sister Emma Mae was the first in the family to attend college.
21:30--After her mother died 1920, Mrs. Oglesby lived for a brief time in Greenville, SC with her uncle. During that time, she worked as a cook in a Greenville hotel that was located close to the Southern Railroad Depot
24:50--She discusses reading materials provided in school and at home. She also recalls the differences between black and white schools.
28:00--Her mother was a member of the WMWA, which was a church mission group. Mrs. Oglesby explains their activities in the community.
31:00--Audio ends.
Side 2
00:04--Aspects of local church life continue to be discussed. Communion, revivals, other local denominations, singing conventions, and favorite songs are recalled. Sunday school was held every week; preaching occurred just once a month.
11:11--School--Mrs. Oglesby began her education at church sponsored school at Evergreen Baptist. She recalls the schoolhouse, teachers, the typical school year, lunch breaks, etc. Her education stopped sometime during her sixth grade year on account of farming. Her sister Emma Mae was the first in the family to attend college.
21:30--After her mother died 1920, Mrs. Oglesby lived for a brief time in Greenville, SC with her uncle. During that time, she worked as a cook in a Greenville hotel that was located close to the Southern Railroad Depot
24:50--She discusses reading materials provided in school and at home. She also recalls the differences between black and white schools.
28:00--Her mother was a member of the WMWA, which was a church mission group. Mrs. Oglesby explains their activities in the community.
31:00--Audio ends.
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