Whitford, Geneva S., 1918-

Geneva S. Whitford recalls some of the amusing incidents of her childhood, as well as her educational background. She describes her high school boarding experiences, discusses of her father's final teaching position and how he was threatened by several students. She comments on administrative and employment policies at educational institutions in Stewart County, Tennessee and race relations in District No. 8 during the era of segregation. She also mentions details on the murder of Grady and Ruphine Cherry on August 15, 1943.

From the description of Oral history interview with Geneva S. Whitford [sound recording], 1976 November 15 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 618549417

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