Oral History

Euzelle and R.D. Smith - On Pottersfield and Smith Middle School

Interviewed by Alexander Stephens and Alex Biggers on January 20, 2011

This interview was done as part of the “Histories of Homes” initiative of the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History. The interview includes R.D.’s experience in WWII and his role in constructing their current home after the war. R.D. also held educator roles at Lincoln High School. R.D. talks about using the support of friends and family to build their home. Euzelle and their experience at Orange County Training School/Northside School is an important topic. They recount living in Pottersfield in the 1950s and subsequent changes in the neighborhood. They share memories of Smith Middle School. The “Over the Hill Gang” is a point of discussion. The interview also provides discussion of family photos and awards on the walls. R.D.’s deal with Fitch Lumber Co is noted. R.D. speaks on his mother’s role  as child caretaker and neighbor. The interview concludes with discussion on children in daycare, and R.D. and Euzelle as “work-year” students at Hampton College.

Euzelle and R.D. Smith - On Pottersfield and Smith Middle School

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Oral history interview of Smith, Euzelle conducted by Stephens, Alexander on January 20, 2011 at Chapel Hill, NC. Processed by Huffman, Jaime.

Citation: Marian Cheek Jackson Center, “Euzelle and R.D. Smith - On Pottersfield and Smith Middle School,” From the Rock Wall, accessed March 19, 2024, https://fromtherockwall.org/oral-histories/euzelle-and-rd-smith-2.

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