Faye McCollum interview with Fannie Wright, Homer Hembree, Lena Hembree, Robert Buchanan, Naomi Buchanan, and James Bobby McCollum (part two)

The John Burrison Georgia Folklore Archive recordings contains unedited versions of all interviews. Some material may contain descriptions of violence, offensive language, or negative stereotypes reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. There are instances of racist language and description, particularly in regards to African Americans. These items are presented as part of the historical record. This project is a repository for the stories, accounts, and memories of those who chose to share their experiences for educational purposes. The viewpoints expressed in this project do not necessarily represent the viewpoints of the Atlanta History Center or any of its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The Atlanta History Center makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the interviews and expressly disclaims any liability therefore. If you believe you are the copyright holder of any of the content published in this collection and do not want it publicly available, please contact the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center at 404-814-4040 or reference@atlantahistorycenter.com. This is the second part of a four-part interview; in this part Faye McCollum interviews Homer and Lena Hembree, and Robert and Naomi Buchanan. The interviewees also play folk songs, including Yankee Doodle, It Aint Gonna Rain No More, Black-Eyed Susie, Soldiers Joy, Getting Old and Wrinkly in the Face, Shout Lula, and Bob Murphy. At minute 17:45, the interviewees talk about a fortune teller, Mayhayley Lancaster (1875-1955). Lena Hembree recalls when Lancaster told her fortune about her romantic future. Lena Hembree and the group then discuss Lancasters family, her powers, her log cabin, and her brain (which she supposedly sold to a medical facility). Robert Buchanan then describes Lancasters anger with the religious community for condemning her. They state they do not believe in Lacasters power despite her popularity. They end by describing her stinginess. At minute 26:41, Robert Buchanan recounts when his hunting dog found a rattlesnake. At minute 27:45, Naomi Buchanan recollects finding a wildcat in her smokehouse, which she trapped until her husband, Robert, came home and shot it. At minute 29:37, they end playing Sally Goodin. Henry Clay Price (1894-1987) was born in Webster County, Kentucky, to Kirby S. (1866-1957) and Elisabeth W. Price (1869-1908). He began teaching when he was 18. Ten years later, he moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he attended Western Kentucky State Normal Teachers College. After he graduated in 1926, he returned to teaching. He married Lillie May Brinkley (1896-1936). After her death, he married Sarah Jane Branson (1916-2012) in 1938. Henry Clay Price had seven children including, Margery (1921-1962), Thomas S. (1924-1925), Henry C. Jr. (1928-2015), Joel M., Claud D., E. Brent, and RenaBeth. In 1951, he moved to Illinois to teach, then retired in 1965. He earned his M.A. from Southern Illinois University in 1962. In 1968, he lived in Winter Haven, Florida. There is no transcript for this recording. Professor John Burrison founded the Atlanta Folklore Archive Project in 1967 at Georgia State University. He trained undergraduates and graduate students enrolled in his folklore curriculum to conduct oral history interviews. Students interviewed men, women, and children of various demographics in Georgia and across the southeast on crafts, storytelling, music, religion, rural life, and traditions. As archivists, we acknowledge our role as stewards of information, which places us in a position to choose how individuals and organizations are represented and described in our archives. We are not neutral, and bias is reflected in our descriptions, which may not convey the racist or offensive aspects of collection materials accurately. Archivists make mistakes and might use poor judgment. We often re-use language used by the former owners and creators, which provides context but also includes bias and prejudices of the time it was created. Additionally, our work to use reparative language where Library of Congress subject terms are inaccurate and obsolete is ongoing. Kenan Research Center welcomes feedback and questions regarding our archival descriptions. If you encounter harmful, offensive, or insensitive terminology or description please let us know by emailing reference@atlantahistorycenter.com. Your comments are essential to our work to create inclusive and thoughtful description.