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.