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This interview features Emma Herring as she discusses her life in Plainview, Texas. Mrs. Herring describes her early childhood, education, toys she played with, and youth activities. She also explains being the first black woman to work at a bank in Plainview and illustrates her career in the banking field, while also including the current activities and organizations she participates in. The interview closes with the group discussing segregation and integration. | This interview features Emma Herring as she discusses her life in Plainview, Texas. Mrs. Herring describes her early childhood, education, toys she played with, and youth activities. She also explains being the first black woman to work at a bank in Plainview and illustrates her career in the banking field, while also including the current activities and organizations she participates in. The interview closes with the group discussing segregation and integration. | ||
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| + | '''Interviewee Name:''' Emma Herring | ||
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| + | '''Date:''' May 16, 2024 | ||
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| + | '''Location:''' Plainview, Texas | ||
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| + | '''Interviewer:''' Daniel Urbina Sánchez | ||
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| + | '''Length:''' 00:50:33 (50 minutes) | ||
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| + | ==Abstract== | ||
Introduction and background information; Getting a job at the bank; Training, attire; Serving on the Board of Plainview Ahead; Integration; her husband’s job; Her home on the farm; youth activities; The 1970 Plainview tornado; Serving on the Crisis Center Board; toys she played with as a kid; Religion and faith; first day of high school; Closing discussion | Introduction and background information; Getting a job at the bank; Training, attire; Serving on the Board of Plainview Ahead; Integration; her husband’s job; Her home on the farm; youth activities; The 1970 Plainview tornado; Serving on the Crisis Center Board; toys she played with as a kid; Religion and faith; first day of high school; Closing discussion | ||
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| + | ==Access Information== | ||
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| + | '''Original Recording Format:''' born digital | ||
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| + | '''Recording Format Notes:''' patrons may listen to audio in our reading room | ||
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| + | '''Transcript:''' transcript available on dspace < > | ||
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| + | [[Category: SWC Interviews]] [[Category: 2020s]] [[Category: Hale County Historical Commission]] [[Category: Plainview, Texas]] [[Category: Family Life and Background]] | ||
Revision as of 15:23, 30 September 2025
This interview features Emma Herring as she discusses her life in Plainview, Texas. Mrs. Herring describes her early childhood, education, toys she played with, and youth activities. She also explains being the first black woman to work at a bank in Plainview and illustrates her career in the banking field, while also including the current activities and organizations she participates in. The interview closes with the group discussing segregation and integration.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Emma Herring
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: May 16, 2024
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Urbina Sánchez
Length: 00:50:33 (50 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; Getting a job at the bank; Training, attire; Serving on the Board of Plainview Ahead; Integration; her husband’s job; Her home on the farm; youth activities; The 1970 Plainview tornado; Serving on the Crisis Center Board; toys she played with as a kid; Religion and faith; first day of high school; Closing discussion
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace < >
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