Interview with Edna Carr, June 12, 1987

Interview Summary

The sole survivor of her family, Mrs. Carr reflects upon family memories and histories; the education she received at Constitution and Russel schools and the interruption of her education after the 10th grade; working her way through school; and living with her sister. She comments upon the transformation of the African American church in her lifetime; the foster children she has raised; her employment and working conditions as a dorm mother at the University of Kentucky; colleagues and supervisors with whom she had worked; and her lack of interest in politics although she concientiously votes. Mrs. Carr notes the impact of the civil rights movement upon Lexington in shopping, public transportation, and theaters while commenting upon the necessity to continue the struggle. She recalls her participation in the civil rights marches and discusses race relations in Lexington.

Interview Keyword

African Americans African Americans in Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Race relations

Interview LC Subject

African American families African Americans--Civil rights--Kentucky African Americans--Education--Kentucky--Lexington African Americans--Kentucky--Lexington--Economic conditions African Americans--Religion Carr, Edna Carr, Edna--Interviews African Americans African Americans--Race identity

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