Herring, Emma 2024-05-16

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.

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