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Interview with Maggie Smith, 2016 September 26

 Item
Identifier: OHI-0230

Scope and Contents

In this interview, Maggie Smith shares countless details about her time in Davidson, from her childhood to her life at the time of the interview. Her words illustrate a vivid picture of social life in Davidson, with mention of parties, celebrations, holidays, and town events. She is detailed when talking about her childhood and different foods she would eat then. She mentions opening “Maggie Smith’s Daycare” and maintaining it for over 10 years, taking care of many children of faculty and the overall community. Among some of the places Ms. Smith mentions throughout the interview are Lytle Grove School, Ada Jenkins Center, Torrence-Lytle, Ralph Johnson’s apartments, Gunsmoke (firearm incidents), Minnie Mayhew’s (parties), as well as the cinema in Cornelius.

Dates

  • Creation: 2016 September 26

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This interview is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Access to this interview is given for personal research use and does not imply the right to use it for other purposes, including publication. Use of our collections is subject to the provisions of current intellectual property, privacy, and libel laws. Researchers assume full responsibility for their use of these materials. For publication or other use requests, email archives@davidson.edu.

Extent

2 Digital (Sound recordings) (WAV and MP3)

1 Transcripts (Digital) (PDF)

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) Repository