Donna Manth interview with Lurline Howington and unidentified man (part one)

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 interview begins with Lurline Howington telling a story heard from her father about a ghost hog. At 02:13, she tells the story about a woman who was almost robbed and poisoned at an inn. At 07:56, she talks about her grandmother seeing a ghost at her bedside. At 10:36, she tells the story of a woman being frightened by ghosts in a cemetery. At 12:50, she talks about the Book of Job from the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. At 15:39, she talks about how her family took care of an old woman and how her death scared them. At 17:45, she talks about seeing her nephew's ghost. At 19:33, the interview with Howington ends, and a new interview starts with an unidentified man at 19:37. This interview is most indecipherable until 30:34. At 30:45, the unidentified man starts telling a story about a boy with an intellectual disability giving advice to a man. At 41:09, he talks about how details of stories change over time. He also talks about how he relates to the story after his stroke and how life has changed since the stroke. At 45:09, he tells the story of how Buckhead, Georgia, got its name. At 46:38, he talks about Jacobs Drug Store, a drug store in Atlanta, Georgia. Lurline Howington (1901-1992) was born Lurline Flowers in Georgia. In 1921, she married a Steamfitter named Lehman Myers Howington (1895-1957). The couple had two children: Lehman J Howington (1922-1973) and Harriette Howington Brown (1925-2002). The family lived in Macon, Georgia. local legends 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.