W.J. Usery, Jr. oral history collection [sound recording] 1987, Feb. 25 [tape 03].

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W.J. Usery, Jr. oral history collection [sound recording] 1987, Feb. 25 [tape 03].

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Elements of Christmas preparations and his childhood home comprise Usery's earliest memories. Usery describes his sister's birth plus his siblings' relationship with her. Mary Alice Hall, an African-American domestic worker in the Usery home, is described in detail. Usery's parents and his early reactions to the KKK are detailed. Teachers' influences in early years and at the Georgia Military College are recounted, with appreciation for GMC's military training. Usery also recounts visits to the state hospital and ends with a description of his grandmother's craft and quilt making.

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