Interview with Patricia Stinson, 2017 January 13
Scope and Contents
Patricia Stinson, a North Mecklenburg native, is the daughter of Evelyn and Orlando Carr, and granddaughter of Minnie and Johnny Mayhew. In this interview with Jan Blodgett, she shares details about her childhood and family, her primary and secondary education in Davidson and Huntersville, her work experiences including a secretarial position at Davidson College, as well as more specific aspects of life in the town of Davidson and its closest surroundings. Ms. Stinson recalls many details about entertainment and recreation in the area, mentioning for example the Teen Canteen at Davidson and the Smithville Community Center in Cornelius. She offers relevant knowledge about businesses in Davidson, recalling Black-owned stores, barbershops, as well as Black hairdressers around the town. Religion is another topic explored in this interview, with her mention of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Torrence Chapel, as well as Davidson Presbyterian Church and persons such as Ms. Copeland, who held Sunday Bible studies for the community. Lastly, Ms. Stinson talks about serving in the Davidson Town Council, and offers a few comments about her involvement in the community and the changes she has noticed throughout the years.
The oral histories collected for Shared Stories is part of a larger project to capture and share the hidden history of African Americans in North Mecklenburg and South Iredell counties. The Shared Stories project was made possible in part through a Common Heritage grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Dates
- Creation: 2017 January 13
Creator
- Stinson, Patricia (Interviewee, Person)
- Blodgett, Jan, 1954- (Interviewee, Person)
- Paz, Andres (Class of 2021) (Transcriber, Person)
- Davidson College. Archives and Special Collections (Producer, Organization)
- Davidson College. Archives and Special Collections (Publisher, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This interview is open for research but must be accessed onsite due to issues surrounding privacy and copyright. Please email archives@davidson.edu to learn more about the conditions surrounding access and to schedule an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
The interview may be protected by copyrights and other rights. Researchers might need to seek permission from the interviewee or next of kin for quotation, reproduction, or publication. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, please email archives@davidson.edu.
Extent
2 Digital (Sound recordings) (WAV and MP3)
1 Transcripts (Digital) (PDF)
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the College Archives Repository