Allison Scott and Mark Scott

Recorded March 1, 2023 Archived March 1, 2023 19:57 minutes
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Id: mby022496

Description

Mother and son Allison Scott (66) and Mark Scott (36) have a conversation about the history, legacy, and continuation of a Community Thanksgiving in Marfa, Texas. They also talk about the transition of the Community Thanksgiving from St. Paul Episcopal Church to Convenience West restaurant.

Subject Log / Time Code

Allison Scott (AS) talks about the Community Thanksgiving. She discusses the history of the Community Thanksgiving and how it started in church. She also talks about finding the earliest newspaper story about the Community Thanksgiving.
Mark Scott (MS) talks about the earliest memories of the first Thanksgiving in the 1990s.
AS recalls community members bringing dishes to the Community Thanksgiving. She also remembers her mother's passing and the one year they didn't have the Community Thanksgiving.
AS talks about being proud of MS for stepping up to help the Community Thanksgiving. MS talks about the importance of offering help.
MS talks about the role Meals on Wheels and volunteers play when the Community Thanksgiving is at his restaurant, Convenience West.
AS talks about the community's appreciation.
AS recalls the National Guard joining the Community Thanksgiving. MS and AS talk about showing people love by giving food.
MS and AS express their gratitude for one another. MS also asks AS whether she prefers canned or homemade cranberry sauce.

Participants

  • Allison Scott
  • Mark Scott

Recording Locations

Marfa Public Library

Partnership Type

Outreach