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Title
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Floyd Simmons oral history interview 1, 2004 March 18
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Creator
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Simmons, Floyd, 1923-2008
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Date Created
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2004-03-18
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Subjects--Topical
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Families, Rich people, Families--Economic aspects, Depressions, Businesspeople, Small business, Masculinity, War, Military education, Armed Forces
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Description
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In this first of three interviews, Floyd "Chunk" Simmons describes growing up during the Great Depression in Charlotte, North Carolina in a wealthy family that owned a construction company. Mr. Simmons talks about the consequences of the Great Dep...
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Ella F. Kelly oral history interview, 1979 October 23
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Creator
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Kelly, Ella F. (Ella Fielding), 1907-1991
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Date Created
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1979-10-23
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Subjects--Topical
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Depressions, Families, Farm life, Agriculture, Manners and customs, Rationing
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Description
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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...
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Marion W. Boyd oral history interview, 1979 May 25
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Creator
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Boyd, Marion W. (Marion Woods), 1911-2007
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Date Created
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1979-05-25
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Subjects--Topical
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Depressions, African Americans--Education, Manners and customs, Families, Quakers--Education
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Description
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Marion W. Boyd discusses her experiences teaching throughout North Carolina and the challenges she faced as a result of graduating college during the Great Depression. Other topics discussed include family relations, her Quaker education, regional...