Peggy Curry interviewed by Eugene "Ickey" Hollins, 1978 July 22
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Scope and Contents
Records the reminiscences of Mrs. Peggy Curry of Harrisonburg, Va., wife of James Curry. Describes childhood including education (Effinger and Lucy Simms schools), busing of black children from surrounding areas including Elkton, McGaheysville, Grottoes to Harrisonburg), teachers, special days at school, black basketball team; Madison College (May Day); home remedies; segregation (swimming); and the free black community at Zenda. Recorded at the home of Mrs. Peggy Curry, Harrisonburg, Va. on July 22, 1978.
Dates
- 1978 July 22
Creator
- Curry, Peggy Ann Harris, 1929-2009 (Interviewee, Person)
Access Restrictions
Oral history is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Copyright interests have been transferred to Carrier Library.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.46 cubic feet (7 folders, 15 audiocassettes, 15 cds)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Location of Interview
Recorded at the home of Peggy Curry, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Creator
- Curry, Peggy Ann Harris, 1929-2009 (Interviewee, Person)
- Hollins, Eugene "Ickey" (Interviewer, Person)
- Staropoli, Theresa (Transcriber, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the James Madison University Libraries Special Collections Repository
820 Madison Drive
MSC 1706
Harrisonburg Virginia 22807
(540) 568-3612
library-special@jmu.edu