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Title: Ella F. Kelly oral history interview, 1979 October 23
Creator: Kelly, Ella F. (Ella Fielding), 1907-1991
Date Created: 1979-10-23
Subjects--Topical: Depressions, Families, Farm life, Agriculture, Manners and customs, Rationing
Description: Ella F. Kelly recounts her experience growing up on her father's farm in rural Georgia. Topics discussed include her daily chores and the overall value of farm life, dating and social engagements within the community, and the sustainability o...

Title: John C. McFarland oral history interview, 1979 October 23
Creator: McFarland, John C. (John Claude), 1923-1981
Date Created: 1979-10-23
Subjects--Topical: Depressions, Manners and customs
Description: John C. McFarland provides his personal account of growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina during the Great Depression. Topics discussed include his family's limited income during the 1930s, his Army service during World War II, and returning to c...

Title: Roger A. Stephens oral history interview, 1979 October 23
Creator: Stephens, Roger A. (Roger Albert), 1905-1991
Date Created: 1979-10-23
Subjects--Topical: Depressions, Street-railroads, Amusements, Fires, City and town life
Description: Roger A. Stephens recalls his memories of growing up in Atlanta, Georgia during the early twentieth century and life after moving to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1922. He describes selling newspapers as a boy and his career working in the freight ...