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Oral History Interview with Elva Templeton, January 24, 1976. Interview K-0188. Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007).
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Abstract
Elva Templeton remembers her childhood in historic Cary, North Carolina. She recalls a segregated city and describes the African American neighborhoods, remembering some of their respected inhabitants, whom she and other whites called 'aunt' and 'uncle.' Researchers interested in Cary's history will find this interview useful, as Templeton reveals information about race relations in Cary. Also, researchers interested in women's history will find insights into southern girlhood.
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This interview is part of the Southern Oral History Program Collection (#4007), a collection of over
4,000 interviews housed at the Southern Historical Collection.
Funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services supported the electronic publication of this title.
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