The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Philip Simmons

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Philip Simmons

2/1/2007

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2007.040

Blacksmith Philip Simmons (1912 - 2009 ) worked as a blacksmith for nearly 80 years, and during that time fashioned over 500 decorative pieces. Simmons fashioned a wrought iron gate for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia Simmons was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 2/1/2007, in Charleston, South Carolina. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 1; Total Tapes: 4; Total Run Time: 01h 54m 30s

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Simmons, Philip, 1912-

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Blacksmith Philip Simmons was born on June 9, 1912 to Rosa Simmons on Daniel Island, South Carolina. He was raised by his grandparents until he was eight years old. He then went to live with his mother in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed the sixth grade at Buist Elementary School in Charleston. When he was thirteen years old, Simmons became the apprentice of the local blacksmith, Peter Simmons (no relation). After which, he worked for almost eighty years as a blacksmith.Simmons' first du...