Kelly, Ella F. (Ella Fielding), 1907-1991

Reynolds, Elizabeth

Charlotte, North Carolina

J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections & University Archives, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

1979-10-23

1 audio file (9:10) : digital, MP3 + 1 transcript (8 pages : PDF)

sound recording-nonmusical

spoken word

eng

Ella F. Kelly was a 73-year-old woman at the time of interview, which took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born in Oconee County, Georgia in 1907. She completed the ninth grade and was employed as a seamstress.

Ella F. Kelly recounts her experience growing up on her father's farm in rural Georgia. Topics discussed include her daily chores and the overall value of farm life, dating and social engagements within the community, and the sustainability of the farm throughout the Great Depression and during World War I rationing.

MP3 access copy created on ingest from WAV preservation master. Interview originally recorded on reel to reel, duplicate audio analog cassette digitized using a Digidesign 003 rack.

Tailors

Kelly, Ella F., 1907-1991

World War (1939-1945)

Depressions
Families
Farm life
Agriculture
Manners and customs
Rationing

Georgia--Oconee County
North Carolina--Charlotte

Interviews
Oral histories

1900-1980

Ed Perzel WSOC project on twentieth century Charlotte

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