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Joseph Fearrington and Clementine Self - On home, community, World War II, and Civil Rights
"Yeah, we the longest living on this street. We lived here longer than anybody."
- Joseph Fearrington
The interview begins with Mr. Fearrington's stories of how he came to Graham Street, then navigates back to earlier years of his life on the farm. Significant time was given to his experiences in…
Joseph Fearrington and Clementine Self - On home, community, World War II, and Civil Rights
Vernelle Brooks Jones and Charles David Brooks - On their family history and business
"They had a very high reputation in the community. They did excellent work. One thing that my father always said, that when they finished their job, they didn’t have to go back…They did quality work, quality construction."
-Vernelle Brooks Jones
"I loved just doing things with my hands and then…
Vernelle Brooks Jones and Charles David Brooks - On their family history and business
Willistine McClain - On her childhood, parents, food, and farming
Willistine McClain begins the interview by sharing her childhood background of living in Darlington, SC with 12 siblings. She also includes her battle with cancer and having to attend UNC Hospitals for treatment. Willistine describes her parents’ relationship; her father was in his 20s and her…
Willistine McClain - On her childhood, parents, food, and farming
