Mabel Hampton Interview [Early Childhood]
Item
Title
Mabel Hampton Interview [Early Childhood]
Subject
Rural youth, African American lesbians
Description
Oral History interview of Mabel Hampton. Mabel describes her early childhood and rural upbringing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in the early 1900s. Notable facts include her mother's death (possibly by poisoning) not long after Mabel's birth, and that Mabel was very small (perhaps premature) at birth. Mabel also discusses a range of subjects including a description of and anecdotes about her early caretaker, life on a farm/agricultural setting, and memories of going to church.
Creator
Mabel Hampton (Interviewee)
Joan Nestle [interviewer]
Format
Original = Cassette Tape
WAV
MP3
Medium
Digital reproduction of audio cassette.
Language
English
Type
Sound
Oral Histories
Identifier
SPW1134
Rights Holder
Lesbian Herstory Archives, Contact Designation: Maxine Wolfe, Contact Address: 484 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, Phone Number: 718-768-3953
Citation
Mabel Hampton (Interviewee) and Joan Nestle [interviewer], “Mabel Hampton Interview [Early Childhood],” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed April 20, 2024, http://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/68.