Fern Jackson, Etna Ross, Estella Taylor, and Wenefrett Watson
Fern Jackson, Etna Ross, Estella Taylor, and Wenefrett Watson Fern Jackson, Etna Ross, Estella Taylor, and Wenefrett Watson Fern Jackson, Etna Ross, Estella Taylor, and Wenefrett Watson

Fern Jackson, Etna Ross, Estella Taylor, and Wenefrett Watson

Recorded March 2, 2013 32:30 minutes
Fern Jackson, Etna Ross, Estella Taylor, and Wenefrett Watson
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Description

Fern Scott Jackson (65), Etna Laura Ross (74), Wenefrett Watson (91) and Estella Taylor (88) talk to one another about being wives and nurses in the Arlington Medical practice formed by black doctors (their husbands) to provide services to the black community.

Subject Log / Time Code

3:40
Wene Watson talks about coming to Oakland and forming a medical practice
8:14
Estella Taylor talks about how all the medical specialties were under one roof.
10:20
Wene Watson talks about the medical background and training of her husband (Bob Watson) and other doctors.
13:42
Fern Jackson talks about how office was a training ground for their children.
16:02
Etna Ross talks about Arlington life and culture and how it was well regarded in the community
20:32
Etna Ross talks about going to Oakland Raiders games on a bus as a group.
22:24
Etna Ross talks about Arlington's relationship with the Black Panthers.
25:17
All women talk about how they met their husbands

Participants

  • Fern Jackson
  • Etna Ross
  • Estella Taylor
  • Wenefrett Watson

Recording Locations

Sinkler Miller Medical Association

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach

Initiatives