Sylvia Sampson interview with Barbara Sampson and an unidentified woman (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. The content of this interview is inaudible until 31:13 when Barbara Sampson and an unidentified woman talk about games they played when they were young, including a ball game, London Bridge, and Around the Mulberry Bush. At 34:51, the women talk about dating when they were young, as well as courting and weddings. At 39:33, the women talk about writing letters and mailing letters at a post office in Culberson, North Carolina. At 40:52 they talk about changes in Union County, Georgia, due to the introduction of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the area. They discuss how their lives changed due to the introduction of electricity in the county, such as the introduction of radios, refrigeration, and electric irons. They also talk about radio programs they would listen to. At 43:01, they cite music as a source of entertainment for their community and how people would play various instruments, such as the harmonica, banjo, and guitar. Some of the songs people would play include Aint Had No Lovin Since You Been Gone, Coopers Creek, The Ballad of Little Mary Phagan, Watermelon Smilin on the Vine, Red River Valley, and other ballads, some of which date back to the Civil War. At 47:27, the women talk about writing letters in their memory books to be opened in ten years. They also talked about forming a swastika club and how the meaning of the swastika changed meaning from a good luck symbol in the 1920s and 1930s to a symbol of Germanys Nazi Party. Biographical information about Barbara Sampson has not been determined. dating; courting; No transcript exists 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.