Jean Douglas Smith oral history interview, July 30, 1977
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Lorraine Spritzer. Among topics discussed: Douglas family residences; relationship with Mankin; Mankin and Jean Smith raising money in college; recreation at college; Mankin's money raising ideas; family background; move to Atlanta; Mankin's war service; Mankin and her real age; Mankin's broken first engagement; 1922 car trip across U.S.; Mankin's relationship with her family; Mankin's characteristics; Dr. Smith's (Jean Smith's husband) relationship with Mankin; Mankin's temperament; Smith's and Mankin's paths diverge; deaths in the family.
Dates
- Creation: July 30, 1977
Creator
- Smith, Jean Douglas, 1898- (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical note
Helen Douglas Mankin's youngest sister.
Extent
1 item(s) (audio (44:01 duration))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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