Anne Lazenby interview with Rosetta Zander (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 which Anne Lazenby interviews Rosetta Zander about her life in Americus, Georgia. The recording starts with Zander revealing that she believes that doctors overcharge their patients and dont care whether their treatments are effective. Next at 10:20, she describes how to make pills to treat spasms out of pine tree rosin, flour, and kerosene. At 15:54, she explains that she raised all of her children without a doctor. Then at 19:35, Zander reveals how to use buckeye balls to cure rheumatism and warts. And at 31:48 she describes how to cure snake bites with turpentine. She also recalls when her husband helped a woman survive a rattlesnake bite and finding a snake in her refrigerator. At 48:03, Zander states that she learned about medicinal herbs from her uncle, and she reiterates that doctors dont understand the medicine they prescribe. She provides additional home remedies (how to use roots such as black snakeroot and devils shoestring root) at 1:00:09. The interview ends with Zander instructing Lazenby to maintain the knowledge she shared during the interview after Zanders death. Rosetta Zander (1888-1977) grew up on her fathers tenant farm in Americus, Georgia. In 1907, she married Jonas Zander (1882-?) and they had fourteen children, including Reesey (1907-?), Mattie Bell (1910-1998), Martha (1913-2002), Ethel (1915-2005), Jack, (1919-1987), Lucious (1925-2009), Vassie (1930-2011), and Ollie (1933-?). 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 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.