Scope and Contents note Speakers-Montana Haynes, Yolanda HarrellAudio-GoodLocation-Seneca, SCCassette 1Side 11:20--Mrs. Haynes gives a lengthy family history, and reflects on memories of life in Oconee County from her childhood. She gives the unique story behind her name "Montana." She has mixed ancestry on both sides of her family. Her grandfather was an "Indian" that married a woman who "...was very white." Mrs. Haynes does not make clear whether this...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-unknown female family member of Mrs. Henderson's, Elsie Henderson, Audrey LawrenceAudio Quality-GoodLocation-Seneca, SC**Note** the first 10:44 of this interview is that of an unknown female family member [possibly a niece of Mrs. Henderson's]. This individual grew up on her grandfather's farm (area was known as Moore's Farm). She makes brief comment regarding her grandfather's land and its connection to the construction of the local Southern...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Doris Hildebrand, Audrey LawrenceAudio Quality-GoodLocation-Pendleton, SCSide 100:45--Her father was from the Pendleton area, while her mother and grandparents were from Abbeville, SC.2:00--A sister of one of her grandmothers was really the only one who ever discussed slavery. This individual's mother worked in the slave master's house, and would conceal bread in her apron in order to take to her children.2:30--Family...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Dr. Harold E. Hill, male interviewer has surname "Brown."Audio Quality-GoodLocation-Dr. Hill's pharmacy at North First and Walnut Street in Seneca, SC.Cassette 1Side 100:54--Mr. Hill can remember his paternal grandmother who lived to be 104 years old, and an older aunt who helped raise his mother. They never really talked about their childhoods.2:55--His parents were well-educated people. His mother was one of...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Emma Howard, Yolanda HarrellAudio Quality-GoodLocation-Pendleton, SCSide 100:07-8:45--Mrs. Howard states her full name, place of birth, and a short family history. She can recall that her older family members talked about slavery, but can no longer remember specifics. She discusses the story of her courtship and marriage along with common funeral traditions when she was a child.8:48-19:43--She recalls shopping practices,...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Ben J. Keasler, Yolanda HarrellAudio Quality-GoodLocation-Clemson, SCCassette 1Side 11:00--Mr. Keasler's paternal grandparents were Ben and Phyllis Keasler. His maternal grandparents were Joe and Alice Harper.2:11--Mr. Keasler grew up in Clemson, behind the local National Guard Armory. He talks about the town of Calhoun and its connection to Clemson (Calhoun was often called east Clemson), Fort Hill, Lake...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Laura Keasler, W.J. MegginsonAudio Quality-GoodLocation-Anderson, SCCassette 1Side 100:40-11:05--Mrs. Keasler recalls her parents birthdays, places of birth, and occupations. Her grandfather was a slave and later farmed his own land. She discusses cotton cultivation, her siblings, their work and where they settled, recollects what she can about her grandparents, and comments on her own church affiliations....

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Sara Kibler, Audrey LawrenceAudio Quality-GoodLocation-Clemson, SCSide 13:00-12:25--Mrs. Kibler gives a short family history and their origins in Calhoun, SC. Her grandfather Butler Reid was one of the first inhabitants of the area, and owned a large portion of land. Her grandmother was Mary Reid. She recalls her early education, which was private and her later nursing education she received while living in New York State. Her parent's...

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Brenda Knox, Yolanda HarrellAudio Quality-GoodLocation-Seneca, SCCassette 1Side 100:55--Mrs. Knox's father was Dr. Bryant Sebastian Sharp. He was born on September 12, 1877 and died in January of 1956. Her mother was Geneva Catherine Sizemore Sharp. She was born on June 23, 1910.1:14--Her paternal grandparents were Joseph and Evelyn Sharp. Her maternal grandparents were Bruce and Carrie Lemon Sizemore....

Scope and Contents note Speakers-Lou Ida Maddox, unknown female speaker, Vennie Deas-MooreAudio Quality-Good, though Mrs. Maddox is occasionally very soft spokenLocation-Pendleton, SCCassette 1Side 100:20-9:35--Vennie Deas-Moore begins the interview by explaining aspects of the proposed Black Heritage exhibit and her interest in artifacts, asks about the family bible, and how many children Mrs. Maddox had.9:40-10:50--Marriage--Mrs. Maddox...