I interviewed my grandfather, Neville Ray Barnes, in a cabin near the Ouachita River. The family was there for a few days over winter break visiting and catching up on things.
Beyond Central, Essays From 2010
It’s Hard for People to Change
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The room that the interview took place in was the living room of my grandmother’s house. Her name is Jean Sigler; she was dressed in one of her jump suits. She had her glasses on and some of her jewelry.
Beyond Schools, Essays From 2010
A One-Inch Thick Stick
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I interviewed Joe Smith, who is my step grandfather on my father’s side. The interview took place on the phone. He was never a wealthy man. He grew up on a farm, in a part of the country, which at the time, was filled with poor colored folk.
Beyond Schools, Essays From 2010
She Saw Everybody as One Color
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It was about 7:30 at night on 2207 Singleton Cove. It was a nice night. This interview took place at my house. We were in my mom’s room and on her bed.
Beyond Central, Essays From 2010
He Wanted to get out of the Town and Never Come Back
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Patrick J. Keogh, my dad, sat in the comfort of home as he retold his high school experience in a rural southern town. Patrick Keogh grew up in Marianna, Arkansas, near West Helena.
Beyond Schools, Essays From 2010
Grandpa, The Fighter
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I interviewed my grandfather. His name is Grady Moore. My grandfather is retired now, but he is a troop leader during his story. He was actually a leader of his cabin in the Korean War.
Beyond Central, Essays From 2010
Integration At Hall High
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At the time of the interview Cathy Dupont was 61. she is a retired banker who is now working at the villa Italian restaurant as a manger. At the time of story being told she was 16, and in 10th grade Hall High school.
Beyond Schools, Essays From 2010
Her Parents Taught Her About People Being Different But Equal
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This interwiew was at Ms. Presley’s house in her living room. The living room was a fairly casual space; there were two armchairs and a sofa in the room.
Beyond Central, Essays From 2010
Why Did It Happen To America
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The time was on a Sunday Afternoon after church, and Gene Dodson was heading back to church for Easter Dinner.
Beyond Central, Essays From 2010
Mixed Feelings About Everything
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In the 1950’s and 1960’s, race was an issue most didn’t like to talk about. Whites stayed with whites, and blacks stayed with blacks. That was until 1957 when nine black students entered the doors of Little Rock Central High, an all white school.
Beyond Central, Essays From 2010
I Was Ashamed of How Faubus Acted and Myself for Being So Complacent
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Integration wasn’t really a problem where she lived so she was able to look at the whole picture instead of just one side.
Beyond Central, Essays From 2010
It’s Hard for People to Change
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The room that the interview took place in was the living room of my grandmother’s house. Her name is Jean Sigler; she was dressed in one of her jump suits.