Laura Peterson and Martha "Rigby" Duncan
Recorded
March 9, 2024
Archived
March 9, 2024
30:24 minutes
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Id:
atl004915
Description
Laura Peterson (52) of Delta Gamma Fraternity talks with alumnae Martha "Rigby" Duncan (83) about how she got started as an Alpha Xi Delta.Subject Log / Time Code
Martha "Rigby" Duncan says she was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She says her family relocated to Sistersville, West Virginia, followed by Ripley, West Virginia. She says she attended Marshall University in Huntington.
While at Marshall University, Rigby says she studied business administration.
Laura Peterson asks Rigby her favorite Alpha Xi Delta memory. Rigby talks about the Strawberry Breakfast fundraising event.
Laura asks Rigby what she remembers about rushing Aplha Xi Delta.
Laura asks Rigby what advice she would give to young women who are considering greek life.
Rigby talks about moving to Washington DC, after college. She says she worked for Weaver Brothers Mortgage.
Rigby remembers the snowstorm that hit DC hours before John F. Kennedy's inauguration in 1961. She says she could not get home and had to sleep in her office.
Rigby talks about moving to Atlanta, Georgia, and becoming a mom.
Rigby remembers the 1970 plane crash that killed the Marshall University football team.
Rigby talks about her career with Hussman Corporation. Laura asks what advice Rigby has for women in the workplace.
Rigby talks about some of the roles she has held within Alpha Xi Delta, as well as, the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association.
Rigby talks about receiving the Faeverner Beese Kramer Loyalty Award. She shares memories of Fae.
Laura asks Rigby about another award she received from Governor Brian Kemp. Rigby talks about her garden club work.
Rigby talks about being connected to the military through her past and present spouse.
Rigby talks about her proudest accomplishment.
Laura asks Rigby to remember a time when she was the recipient of another's kindness. Laura asks Rigby if she has any life lessons to share.
Laura asks Rigby about longevity.
Laura asks Rigby to share one of her bravest moments.
Laura asks Rigby to share something that makes her unique.
Laura thanks Rigby for having this conversation.
Participants
- Laura Peterson
- Martha "Rigby" Duncan