Interview with Violetta Sharps Jones

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Title

Interview with Violetta Sharps Jones

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Description

A conversation with Violetta Sharps Jones on her experiences growing up and going to school in Lakeland during segregation.

Quotes:
“All of the teachers were amazing” ~ the teachers, at the Lakeland schools, made sure every student was educated

“I always appreciated the words of encouragement I got from neighbors.” The Lakeland community was close knit family.

Everyone in the Lakeland community knew and looked out for one another. Even though Lakeland students faced segregation and desegregation, it never hindered their educational and family values.

Creator

Christine Henry and Quintin McCree

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Date

May 1, 2011

Contributor

Violetta Sharps Jones

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Oral History

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Online Submission

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Interviewer

Christine Henry and Quintin McCree

Interviewee

Violetta Sharps Jones

Location

Ms. Jones' home, Bowie, MD

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Duration

01:09:54

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