Nanny, Opal Watson 1987-06-02
Opal Watson Nanny, lifelong resident of Haskell, reminisces about her background, teaching career and life in rural Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Opal Watson Nanny
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: June 02, 1987
Location: Haskell, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Opal Watson Nanny,
Born: Haskell, Texas (February 16, 1909),
Parents,
Background,
Farming,
Father,
Born: 1885,
Personality,
Mother,
Born: 1888,
Personality,
Father (again),
Terracing,
Cotton,
Childhood,
Behavior,
Mother’s influence,
Trip to Tennessee (1924),
Medical care,
Teeth,
Discipline,
Education,
Consolidation,
Textbooks,
Career teaching,
Howard (1928),
Description.
Tape 1, Side 2: Teaching (continued),
Salary,
Douglas School,
Behavioral policies for teachers,
Childbirth,
Schools (again),
Athletics,
Students,
Class distinctions,
Major changes,
Integration,
Role within the community,
Box suppers,
Teaching (again),
Boarding,
Fashions/styles,
Bonnets,
Food,
Transportation.
Range Dates: 1885-1987
Bulk Dates: 1910s-1987
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