Trinity Wilson’s interview with her memaw, Phylis Packard, about her experiences as a woman throughout her life.

Description

In this recording, Trinity Wilson, a political science and women’s studies student at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan interviews her memaw, Phylis Packard. Ms. Packard was born on February 11, 1947, and grew up in Hammon, Oklahoma with one full sibling and two half siblings. After her parents separated she remained living with her biological mother. The interview conducted is for a Psychology of Women assignment, to interview an older women and gain knowledge on how growing up as a woman was for them. During the Interview Ms. Packard discusses what it was like growing up in the country from the 40s until today. She discusses her experiences as a child in and outside of her household and her experiences in school, marriage, and the workforce.

Participants

• Phylis Packard
  
• Trinity Wilson
  
• Gayla Wilson
  

Interview By

• Trinity Wilson