Givens, Essie 2016-09-21
This interview features Essie Givens as she discusses her background and life throughout the years. In this interview, Essie recounts what it was like to live during segregation, World War II, and her and her husbands dedication to God, the church, and the Plainview community.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Essie Givens
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Date: September 21, 2016
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 03:29:25
Abstract
Background information; growing up, Her family’s reaction towards segregation; living on a ranch, Children, living in Midland, hymns, schooling, traveling, Experiencing segregation as a child and adult, Moving to Plainview; World War II, Building a church in Plainview, renting the building, pioneering integration in the Plainview hospital, Dr. Wayland attending to her mother; getting a car after World War II, Wee Care, Jimmy Dean, Her son getting injured and needing crutches; broadcasting gospel on Plainview’s first radio station, Her grandson helping out at a funeral home and church
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