Joe Davis and Barbara Davis
Joe Davis and Barbara Davis Joe Davis and Barbara Davis

Joe Davis and Barbara Davis

Recorded November 28, 2021 Archived November 28, 2021 41:30 minutes
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Id: mby021265

Description

Siblings, Barbara Davis (61) and Joe Davis (54), reminisce about their childhood in Miami, FL, tell stories about their family traditions, and reflect on how their parents helped shape who they are today.

Subject Log / Time Code

0:30
BD talks about her parents' upbringing.
2:20
BD describes her parents' roles in their family.
4:05
JD explains how his upbringing helped him to become an archaeologist and wildlife biologist.
8:08
BD recalls how her father cultivated a "jungle paradise" in the back yard of their childhood home.
12:29
BD talks about the many pets their family had growing up.
13:49
JD discusses how his father's interest in antique firearms and chemistry influenced him.
18:44
BD describes their family's 4th of July tradition of shooting an antique muzzleloader.
21:16
BD talks about the food their parents made them growing up and the food their extended family now cooks at reunions.
25:24
JD and BD remember the international visitors their family consistently hosted in their childhood home.
29:53
BD explains how Hurricane Andrew's destruction ultimately led JD's orchid collection to begin growing from the trees in their back yard.
33:12
JD describes the Caesar salad his father always made for their hunting trips.
35:14
BD discusses how her parents' interest in photography influenced her.
38:02
BD and JD share the story of how their parents met.

Participants

  • Joe Davis
  • Barbara Davis

Recording Locations

LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library

Venue / Recording Kit