Tampa, United States, Florida
· 14 pages
Recorded by: Gomez, Juan, Lamme, Corinne White
Copy of Yield Notes for Florida Encyclopedia Corinne White Lee Taken from ISO OALOWARATONS8 THE STORY OT JUAZ COMM Tampa, Florida "Panther" John Gomez, as be was called by the old timers of Lee County, was a member of the crew of the pirate ship of Casio, perilis (Jose Gaspar), the pirate, at the time of his last piratical attempt in 1832, when he met his "Waterloo" and committed suicide by wrappiiv! am anchor chin about his waist and jumping overboard, off Boca arand.? Pass. The following is…
United States, Florida, Lee County
· 1939-01-20
· 8 pages
Recorded by: English, John C.
Intervievrvith Mt. John C. English a pioneer resident of Lee County. Jan. 20, 1939. Interviewed by MR. JOHN C. MULISH, A PIONEER RESIDENT OF LEE Gomm Mr. English: I came to Lee County in January 1876...csme from Georgia, near Bainbridge, six miles. Left home inDeeember 1875, eight of us, my mother and seven children. I was the middle one; had three brothers and three sisters. Came in a covered wagon drawn by steers. Come to take up a homestead near the Caloosahatohee...It was ten years after…
Florida, United States, Tampa
· 6 pages
Recorded by: Cacciatore, John
LIPS HISTORY of mit. JOHN OACcIAT I was born in the town of Santo,:;tefano di 4uisquina, Sicily, en May 12th, 1880, and am now 76 years of *gee 47 father was a farm peasant working the soil for a land owner. 8inchs my early years I tailed at the farm with my father. I was merriod at the age of 22 years, and then leased a tract of land which I worked planting wheat, horse feed, potatoes and vegetables. .4ter we had been married a year, my wife gave birth'to a child, baby boy, who died when he…
Florida, United States
· 1923
· 7 pages
Recorded by: [Bigel?], Paul
vivo 4 After some inquiry we located "To oldest inhabitant," who turntyd out to be an anolent shrimper and fisherman, named Paul Pit. e found his in his aback located about holt way between cld it. Joe nd mew r -t. Joe. He was engaged An repairing his nets, and upon introduoing ourselves and telling his that we had come to his for some information as to .the past of the vicinity, he bec:me very friendly rnd talkative. e told us that he was born in -t. Joe in Poptembwr, l839; ariLi w-11,…
Switzerland, Marietta, United States, Georgia
· 1939-02-25
· 41 pages
Recorded by: Baries, A. G., Gerber, Ernest
A. G. Bari, Feb. 25, 1939. Z41. February 25, 1939 Ernest Gerber (Swiss -American) Route 1 Marietta, Georgia (Farmer) A. G. Berle from. Around the World to a Georgia ism 1. Zust a few miles north of the Chattahoochee River, in what was onoe a part of the Gherokee Nation, in the foothills near Lost Mountain, lies an 80 -acre farmstead, part of an original plantation served from the wilderness by a family of Georgia pioneers who moved in shortly after the removal of the Indians. Leaving the state…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-09-30
· 7 pages
Recorded by: Bradley, Leola, Moon, Mrs. H. G.
The Unweloome Caller 2 Wr. Mooney was lying in bed all drawn with arthritis. He had been a suf- ferer for five years, unable to make a living for his ramily. At times he can get around with the use of a crutch or sometimes a stick but is never free of pain. His eyes were bright and he displayed a cheerfulness that made me wonder if it was assumed. By the side of his bed was his radio, with which he could get the current news. A magazine stead filled with reading matter was in reach so he could…
Washington, United States, Washington D.c.
· 1940-01-05
· 15 pages
Recorded by: Bradley, Tarpley, Mr. W. W.
January 5, 1940 Mr. W. W. Tarpley (White) 5001 Nebraska Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. Finance Officer in U. S. Treasury (Bank Conservator) By Bradley RECO-VEX "Yes, I really went through the depression. iity story may not be so interesting to anyone else, but 1111 be glad for you to write it." The consultant is r. haymond Tarver and he is being interviewed at his hone, in a fashionable section in Washington, D. C. In appearance he is tail and rather slender. Though only in his early forties…
Georgia, Athens, United States
· 1939-10-12
· 9 pages
Recorded by: Bradley, [Leola?] B., Freeman, Maggie B.
A G001, INVE3TgENT Written By: Mrs. Laois T. Bradley Research Field Norker Georgia Writers' Projeot Athens, Osorgia Edited By: Mrs. Maggie B. Freeman Editor Georgia Writers' Project Athens, Georgia WPA Area 6 Ootober 12,11139 October 9, 1939 Andrew Johnson (Negro) 168 Pope Street Athens, Georgia Insurance Agent Bradley A GOOD INVFSTM2T One afternoon I went out on Nest Broad Street, one of Athens LargeSt negro sections, for an interview. When I arrived at the address I found that my consultant…
United States, Georgia, Athens
· 19 pages
Recorded by: Bradley, [Leola?] T., Freeman, Maggie B.
Written lyt Leo1a T. Bradley Nosearett ?lel& Worker GeorgiasWriters' Project Athens Waited By: lire. Maggie B. Freeman Sitter Georgia Writers' Project Athu WPA Area 6 Oefieber 10, 1939 September 27, 1939 Mrs. Louie D. Bradley (White) 424 South Lumukin Street Athens, Georgia Ex -teacher WPA Worker Bralley "My childhood was not very different from that of the average child. I was born down in Dublin, Georgia, Laurens County. My father was a Pharmacist there for forty-five years. I was one of…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-09-18
· 9 pages
Recorded by: Bradley, [Leela?], Freeman, Maggie [B?], Johnson, Lisa
EALAYAA2 11401 Written Sys nil. Leal* Weiner Reeeerek Worker Georgia Writers' ?rejoin Athens •4 bitted ays Ars. Reggie I. Freiman alter Georgia linters. Project Athens IPA Area 4 October 10* 1939 September 19, 1939 Lisa Johnson (Negro) 1110 Newton strvot Athens, Georgia Midwife Bradley ;In A FAST 'MK The ascent to Una Jones house was the most preoarious feat I ever attempted. The main road leading to the foot of the hill was 'bad enough, dusty, rocky and full of ruts, but when I began to…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-07-27
· 14 pages
Recorded by: Hill, Mary Wright, Hornsby, [?] B.
July 27, 1.939 Lary Wright Pill (Negro) 52t Yost Hancock avenue athens, Georgia 'rincipel of Crammer :ohool By adie B. Hornsby FIi'CIi-L (I, GILkul Saaki, UARts "Tao have u chair. They don't look ao comfortable, but they are. I'm proud of thea even if they ere old und out of date. hy daughters want ma to sell thea, but I don't intend to as long as I live beoauee they were sent to AO from Afeica as a wedding gift. Bishop Harrison of Atlanta wee stationed there, and ae he ALL4 a good friend ef…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-08-28
· 9 pages
Recorded by: Both, John N., Crawford, Mrs. Luther
§OD ifELPAII Et Written ay Mrs. Ina I. Haekeks Researsh Worker Georgiii Writers* Project% Athens .0. Edited Ey: John IL Booth EPA Area is. 6 Augusta, Georgia Ostober do 1939 August 28, 1939 Mrs. Luther Crmford Danielsville Road Athens, Georgia Ex...School Teecher, Fnrm Owner and Housewife. Hawkes "GOD HEITED US" "Yes, 4P =ilve riht across the road here," said Pr. Ford. "Oh, yes, it's my wife you wPnt to see. I'm sure we'll trAk to you, because she likes comlymy. Just iO on up there nnei'll be…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-03-06
· 15 pages
Recorded by: Epps, Omie Williams, Hornsby, Sadie B
Marc Mrs 892 Athe Sale Sadi AN AIR -MINDED FAD I aiked tne taxi driver if he kne lived? "Yes mam." At the same time at story red brick house, forsythia and jonquils the spacious lawn that with the woodwor were in full blo was green with g ed the house There'was a lattice fenc enough for a car to go through, screene Like the front yard famaxe: waa- flOwersi close to the- hause and -garage. A wasif play house, and parts of a deme1-444ad I knocked on tne door, and a.voic 4 open the door and come…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-02-01
· 18 pages
Recorded by: Hornsby, [?], White, Sue S.
February 1, 1939 Mrs. Sue a. White Beauty School 10* E. Clayton St. Athens, Georgia Hornsby Mtldred Lawson The last step had been reached of the long flight of steps. I paused in01.-the empty hall to get my breath before entering Mrs. i Lawson's Beauty School. A plalgard was tacked on the door advertis- ing tne price of her work. /I opened the door and entered the lo ngue. It lq nicely fur- nished and pictures of different styles of hair dress lined tne wall, wnich is common in these…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-02-01
· 11 pages
Recorded by: Whitehead, L. S., Whitehead, Mrs. L. S.
;:a1Q, 19p_ --7,1gi.., 4:1. 3.-Thitehead.(Whit -2- ::_,,,,-/-41rk,r pr't 41eAriApj1,._ and Lau*xy C tickets and I will check them. I can do tnat n4 talk too." The girl 4_ did as she was instructed. "ow, go on if yo 6.41Ag-to see the 1 _ baby, because e will want to go,and you can take their _ placeS" She was wearing a red crepe dress, blue chekked sport coat_ blocked in in red, tan hose and black sue slippers. 3he is of medium weight and heightq\has black Aair and brown eyes. °Now, what is it…
United States, Georgia, Athens
· 1939-02-09
· 12 pages
Recorded by: Hornsby, [?], Michael, Moina Belle
February 8-9, 1939 Miss Moina Belle Michael "The Poppy Lady Georgian Hotel Fifth -floor Room 523' Athens, Georgia Hornsby Midd-glanaell I entered the Georgian Hotel, walked through its spacious lobby to the clerks desk and asked him if he would call Miss Michael's room, and find out if it was convenient for me to come up. 3he told him she was expecting me, as I had made an engagement the day before to visit her. When I got on the elevator, to go to the fifth floor, I must admit I was a little…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 16 pages
Recorded by: Bramblett, Lelia, Hornsby, [?]
1, I 5 2 Mrs. Lelia BraMblett 157 Chatooga Avenue Athens, Georgia has senelblos nue lo 311 edi lel teseu4Rellgrla wo"WerAl rapped on the door, U) 14 theANWV6IPOMMOVIlitaWAPin C)4t- a vivacious young of high schoolAmade her appearance from an ad and .joining room, which at one time nad served as a barber shop. "Are you looking for grandmother?" I told her I was. "Tel1 just come in and sit down, I am sure she will be here in a minute. 3he is al- ways gone some place doing something for somebody.…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1928
· 1 page
Recorded by: Hardee, Charles Seton Henry, Waring, Martha Gallandet
Hardee, Charles Seton Henry Reminiscences and Recollections of Old Savannah 131 pages Compiled 1928 by Martha Gallandet Waring. no. np. Publishers and printers not named. Page 19 "I was sent to old Franklin College, Athens Georgia, in August 1844, when I was 14 years .old:RAA:.:4At Augusta I tool the the Georgia Railroad to Union Point 90 miles away, from Union Point to Athens on a branch road of,40 mils, only very recently built. Five nights a week the passenger service on this road was by…
Georgia, Athens, United States
· 1939-02-16
· 12 pages
Recorded by: [Emerick, Farrie, Seagraves, Edna
ret.I-10-9 Fi iFhed.F(L.E-9 The Orchid Beauty Shop 1424 ClFyton Street Athens,GeorgiF;. Where Beauty is Assured. f'vned ty Miss Fgzrie Emerick T.1(1 Miss Edna Seeves. When I opened the door of the Orchid Beuty Shop,I WPS greeted by the two open tors;in their freshly lrundered orchid uniforms,witil a cheerful 'good morning,what crn we do for you?. I explained my visit,:'nd asked if they would be kind enough to tell something about their business Pn6 how they run their shop? They ens- wered with…
Georgia, United States, Athens
· 1939-07-10
· 25 pages
Recorded by: Booth, John B., Hall, Sarah H., Robertson, J. H.
Ti CAPITAL CITY INSURANCTZ COMPANY Written by: Edited by: Miss Grace :licCune Area 6 Athena Ara. ,-,arah H. iall Area 6 Athens and John N. Booth Field aupervisor Federal Writers' Project Areas 6 and 7 Auguste, Georgia July 10, 1959 April 14, li•39 June £0, 19 July 7, 1939 J.H. Robertson (Negro) Samaritan Building West Washington Street Athens, Georgia Manager, Atlanta Life Insurance Company THE CAPITAL 1TY IN AICE COMPANY The young Negress, who sat at er desk in the reception roam of the…