Robbie Jones and Carolyne Edwards

Recorded January 24, 2020 Archived January 24, 2020 37:29 minutes
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Description

Community members and friends Carolyne Edwards (79) and Robbie Jones (62) share memories of growing up in Virginia Avenue Park community.

Subject Log / Time Code

RJ asks CE about her upbringing.
CE describes her favorite teacher.
CE recalls educating RJ's son.
CE discusses the development of the first school for African Americans in the community.
CE discusses an organization she and RJ are members of.
RJ recalls her connections to the organization.
CE discusses the impact of the construction of the I-10 freeway.
CE discuss a neighborhood center called the Belmar Triangle.
RJ and CE discuss the segregated beaches nearby their community.
RJ and CE discuss their respective historical preservation efforts.

Participants

  • Robbie Jones
  • Carolyne Edwards

Recording Locations

Virginia Avenue Park

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives