Sapenter, Mrs Marie 1970-06-24

Mrs. Emily Alford Harris, in a previously recorded interview, recalls her childhood and early experiences in Brownwood. Her daughter, Mrs. Jermie Kerr, gives some family background in a brief interview. Mrs. Marie Sapenter, granddaughter of Mrs. Harris and an accomplished pianist, recalls her career and tells of her present musical activities in Brownwood; she was the first black to be featured in a recital at Howard Payne University.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Mrs. Marie Sapenter

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: June 24, 1970

Location: Brownwood, Texas

Interviewer: Fred Carpenter

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Copied interview with Mrs. Emily Alford Harris, grandmother of Mrs. Marie Sapenter, Discusses being raised by Tabers, Relationship of Tabers to Sam and Moses Coggin, Work in the Methodist Church, Incidents with Taber children, [Note: This portion of the tape is not clear].

Tape 1, Side 2: Copied interview with Mrs. Harris (continued), Family incidents recalled, Cattle and building fences, Preservation of meat, Jermie Kerr, Mrs. Sapenter’s mother, gives brief family biographical information, Marie Sapenter recalls her musical career, Experience of being first black to be presented in a Howard Payne University recital.

Tape 2, Side 1: Marie Sapenter’s career in music (continued), Enjoys playing for former pupils’ weddings, Present activities include continued teaching of piano and playing.

Tape 2, Side 2: Blank

Range Dates: ?-1970

Bulk Dates: ?-1970

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