Laurie L. Weaver interview with [?] Price-Bowen and Ida Phillips (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 interview begins at 3:23 with [?] Price-Bowen remembering her mothers sewing skills. At 3:58, she talks about her mother using a black iron to press her stitches. At 5:25, Ida Phillips discusses how to sow pleats into a gored skirt. At 6:25, the women discuss how skirts didnt have buttons but were pinned together. From 8:21 to11:31 they count stitches in their work. At 11:31, the interview resumes with Phillips mentioning the popularity of sewing frock coats. At 13:01, Price-Bowen discusses her fathers speeches on prohibition. At 18:34, Phillips talks about the rarity of sweaters, and that shawls were sewn. At 21:37, the women briefly discuss the difference between hand stitching and back stitching. At 24:19, Price-Bowen mentions crocheting and attending a sewing class. The interview resumes with the women counting and reviewing the stitches in their work. At 30:05, Price-Bowen remarks on the skill it takes to sew tight stitches and read sewing patterns. [?[] Price-Bowen (1914-2010) was born in Pickens County, Alabama. She worked as a clerk and typist for the United States Army Civil Service. She married John B. Price and later Kenneth Bowen. Additional biographical information about [?] Price-Bowen has not been determined. Biographical information about Ida Phillips (1891-1994) has not been determined. 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.