Scope and Contents note Speakers-Beth Anderson, W.J. Megginson. At Clemson Downs.Audio Quality-GoodSide 100:07: Beth Anderson is aged 85 in 1988. She explains that she came to the Calhoun area around 1930. After finishing her studies at Winthrop, she taught fifth grade in Winnsboro, SC for a short period of time before moving to the upstate of South Carolina where she began a career as a secretary working for Dr. G.H. Alden at Clemson College.1:23: She worked in Long...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Mamie Morgan Bishop, W.J. Megginson. In Greensboro, North Carolina.Audio Quality-GoodSide 100:07: Mrs. Bishop was born in Calhoun in 1896, but spent most of her life in Seneca, SC. Her father was originally from the area around Six Mile, but also spent most of his life around the Seneca area.1:21: Mrs. Bishop's grandfather was known to be one of the early settlers of the Calhoun area. His name was Robert F. Morgan. His wife was Melissa...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Rosamond L. Boggs. W.J. MegginsonAudio Quality: GoodCassette 1Side 100:25: Mrs. Boggs is aged 86 at the time of the interview. She Married Aaron Jeremiah Boggs in 1919.1:20: One of the early residents of the Calhoun area was A.J. Boggs grandfather, Aaron Boggs. He was known to be very industrious and driven. He owned a great deal of the land in the area. He originally owned the land that would eventually be developed into...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Lucinda Reid Brown, W.J. MegginsonAudio Quality-GoodCassette 1Side 100:32: Mrs. Reid Brown is aged 98 in 1988. She was born at home "in the country" between Clemson and Central.2:05: Dr. Hines is the first local doctor she can recall. The University doctor was Dr. Redfern. Another doctor she can recall is Dr. Watkins (known as Dr. Billy). She states that he was "...a great friend of poor people."4:40:...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Claude Fendley, Jack Fendley, Ray Fendley, and W.J. MegginsonAudio Quality-OK (at least one speaker is hard to hear because he is seated a distance from the recorder)Cassette 1Side 100:07: Brothers Jack (66), Claude (66), and Ray (64) Fendley have lived in the Calhoun/Clemson areas all their lives. They have lived in the same house since childhood; it was built in 1917.1:24: Their parents were George and Margaret Fendley....

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Julius C. "Mike" Hubbard, Jr., W.J. MegginsonAudio Quality-GoodSide 100:07: Megginson's intent with this interview is to learn more about the foundation of the Calhoun Masonic Lodge. Mr. Hubbard states that most people over the years have called him "Mike." He is 67 years old in 1988. He explains the abbreviation "AFM." It either refers to "Accepted Freemasons," or "Free and Accepted Masons." States around the country use one designation or the...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-William Bryan "Judge" Keller, W.J. MegginsonAudio Quality-GoodCassette 1Side 100:40: Keller was born in Westminster, SC. His mother went to her parent's house for the delivery. Keller's parents lived in Calhoun, SC.1:30: The family first lived in a house on the northeast intersection of Calhoun and Clemson Streets. After five years there, the family built a house on Hillcrest Avenue. Keller's father Isaac bought the lot...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Ina S. Megginson, W.J. Megginson. In Jackson, Mississippi.Audio Quality-Good, though the interviewee is occasionally hard to understandSide 100:07: The interview is taking place in Jackson, Mississippi on August 22, 1988.00:57: The interviewee's name is Ina S. Megginson. Her age is 81. She was born in Calhoun, SC. She states that early on her family lived "just above the grocery store." She doesn't elaborate, but this may refer to an...