Dena Molen and Charles Blood

Recorded September 29, 2023 Archived September 29, 2023 39:43 minutes
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Id: mby023152

Description

Dena Molen (51) interviews her stepfather Charles "Charlie" Blood (71) about her late mother, Mary Ann Williams. The two trade stories about Mary Ann's many lives, her personality, and her zest for life.

Subject Log / Time Code

Charlie Blood (CB) describes his late wife Mary Ann, who he calls "Kat".
CB and Dena Molen (DM) talk about Mary Ann's work at the Playboy Club when she was 21 years old.
CB tells the story of how Mary Ann came from California to St. Louis, Missouri.
CB and DM remember when they first met each other.
DM ass CB why he thinks her mom was so resilient.
CB remembers how his wife would smoke inside with the windows open, no matter the weather.
DM asks CB what the most joyful times he had with her mother were.

Participants

  • Dena Molen
  • Charles Blood

Recording Locations

Public Media Commons