Nancy Apgar interview with Ian Howard and Clarence F. Ford (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 of a two-part recording. In this part, Clarence F. Ford tells humorous stories about his life, including growing up on a farm in Knoxville, Tennessee, and about his family, as well as well-known stories about Knoxville. He starts by telling a story about Old Man Bernard, who Ford describes as an alcoholic who worked on a nearby farm. At 2:30, he briefly discusses Old Man Henderson, who was in the insurance business and helped on Fords family farm; then about Old Man Bill Brady, who was deranged and who built houses and in-groove floorings. Next, he recalls Harvey Johnson, who eavesdropped on courtrooms. At 6:33, Clarence Ford tells a story about a snake being thrown at a preacher during a sermon. Following this at 9:53, he describes his family farm and his neighbors, including extended family who lived close by, as well as notable landmarks. Next, at 12:35, Ford talks about his father and other family members. Following this, at 14:23 he recalls a family friend, Ellick, who had many children and would help his father crush rocks on their farm. Ian Howard (1929- ) was born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his childhood, he spent time in the Scottish Highlands in western Inverness-shire by Loch Ailort. He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked for the Research Bureau of Georgia State College. Clarence F. Ford (Pappy) (1880-?) was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He worked briefly in New York City as a shoe salesman, then shortly lived in Atlanta before returning to Knoxville. Additional biographical information has not been determined. Ian Howard (1929- ) was born in Glasgow, Scotland. During his childhood, he spent time in the Scottish Highlands in western Inverness-shire by Loch Ailort. He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked for the Research Bureau of Georgia State College. Clarence F. Ford (Pappy) (1880-?) was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He worked briefly in New York City as a shoe salesman, then shortly lived in Atlanta before returning to Knoxville. Additional biographical information has not been determined. A PDF transcript exists for this recording. Please contact an archivist for access. 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 inaposition to choose how individuals and organizations are represented and described in our archives. We are not neutral, andbias isreflected in our descriptions, whichmay not convey the racist or offensive aspects of collection materialsaccurately.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 languagewhereLibrary of Congress subject termsareinaccurate and obsolete isongoing. 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 emailingreference@atlantahistorycenter.com. Your comments are essential to our work to create inclusive and thoughtful description.