Cassette 3 Side 1
Media
Part of Velma Childers Interview
Identifier
3:1
Title
Cassette 3 Side 1
Type
Interview
Source
Velma Childers Interview, January 4 and 8, 1990
Rights
Description
Cassette 3
Side 1
00:35--Race--mulattos were often treated differently; it was difficult for this community to truly identify themselves as either white or black. There is some Native American blood in her family, and her husband's family was quite racially mixed with whites.
8:50--Her family often went to Anderson in order to attend the County Fair. They traveled by horse and buggy. Mrs. Childers describes events at the Fair.
11:39--Celebrations, holidays, and entertainment in the black community--during Fourth of July festivities people shot fireworks, played baseball, and attended picnics and dances. During Christmas, a friend of the family would dress up as Santa Claus to surprise the children. Local churches would sponsor plays. Birthdays were recognized and celebrated. Black and white children played together. Mrs. Childers names various childhood games, and recites rhymes and songs that were popular.
27:17--Her sister Lulabell was the first black woman in Oconee County to be named a Home Demonstration Agent. She had lived in Washington, DC, and during the Depression was appointed to the position by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She taught home economics classes and demonstrated ways to preserve food.
29:00--On a follow-up question, Harrell asks the name of the local casket maker. He was Jim Singleton, a local carpenter skilled at building houses, caskets, and baskets.
31:41--Audio ends.
Side 1
00:35--Race--mulattos were often treated differently; it was difficult for this community to truly identify themselves as either white or black. There is some Native American blood in her family, and her husband's family was quite racially mixed with whites.
8:50--Her family often went to Anderson in order to attend the County Fair. They traveled by horse and buggy. Mrs. Childers describes events at the Fair.
11:39--Celebrations, holidays, and entertainment in the black community--during Fourth of July festivities people shot fireworks, played baseball, and attended picnics and dances. During Christmas, a friend of the family would dress up as Santa Claus to surprise the children. Local churches would sponsor plays. Birthdays were recognized and celebrated. Black and white children played together. Mrs. Childers names various childhood games, and recites rhymes and songs that were popular.
27:17--Her sister Lulabell was the first black woman in Oconee County to be named a Home Demonstration Agent. She had lived in Washington, DC, and during the Depression was appointed to the position by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She taught home economics classes and demonstrated ways to preserve food.
29:00--On a follow-up question, Harrell asks the name of the local casket maker. He was Jim Singleton, a local carpenter skilled at building houses, caskets, and baskets.
31:41--Audio ends.