Interview with Elizabeth Beatty, January 14, 1987

Interview Summary

Mrs. Beatty recounts her family history, stories of slavery passed down from her grandmother, childhood memories and household activities, legacies from the strong women in the family, and her parents' occupations and education. She comments upon her strong personality, the respect she has received from her family, and encouraging family members to improve themselves and to fight for what they believe.
She describes life in a close knit community as well as the role and importance of the church and how it has evolved, her relationships and interaction with white friends, her traditional view of the role of women in society, and her daily activities.
Mrs. Beatty recalls her educational background, her career in domestic work and her relationship with the Maloney family, memories of harassment at the height of segregation, and the impact of the civil rights movement on African Americans and within Lexington.

Interview Keyword

African Americans African Americans in Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Race relations

Interview LC Subject

African American families African Americans--Civil rights--Kentucky African Americans--Education--Kentucky--Lexington African Americans--Kentucky--Lexington--Economic conditions African Americans--Race identity. African Americans--Religion African Americans. Beatty, Elizabeth Beatty, Elizabeth--Interviews

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