Jackie Berkelhamer, Diane Kurtz, and Deborah Payne

Recorded May 6, 2023 Archived May 6, 2023 38:04 minutes
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Description

Diane "Dee" Kurtz (90) talks with her friends Jackie Berkelhamer (77) and Deborah Payne (73) about her childhood, her family, the places she has lived, and other life experiences.

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Diane discusses childhood memories in New Jersey and New York.
Diane describes the journey to New York City.
Diane talks about going to college in North Carolina.
Diane explains how she met her husband, Bob Kurtz.
Diane describes married life with her husband.
Diane discusses adopting her second child.
Diane talks about being a social services caseworker.
Diane talks about leaving Charlotte to come to Atlanta in 1972.
Diane talks about the integration of schools in Charlotte.
Diane talks about working at the Small Business Administration.
Diane describes buying her first condo.
Diane discusses traveling as a single woman.
Diane talks about her mother and father, who helped her raise her children.
Diane offers advice for women today.
Diane talks about being inspired by John Lewis.
Diane talks about living with her son Lawrence and her companion Bassett Hound, Myrtle.
Dance talks about her daughter and grandchildren.

Participants

  • Jackie Berkelhamer
  • Diane Kurtz
  • Deborah Payne

Recording Locations

Atlanta History Center

Venue / Recording Kit