My grandpa’s story about living through the depression and overcoming hardships.

Recorded November 30, 2017 Archived November 30, 2017 17:58 minutes
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Id: APP385419

Description

In this interview, conducted on November 30, 2017, in Arab, Alabama, Adrianne Smith (16) interviews her grandfather James Hendrix (81) about what life was like in 1930s Fayette, Alabama. He talks about how he lived through the depression and how his family survived. He also shares the sweet story how he met my grandmother at the Auburn Dining Hall and shortly after, eloped in Georgia. At the end of the discussion, he talks about what his favorite parts about being a father and grandfather are.

Participants

  • James Hendrix
  • Adrianne Smith

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