Moore, Marjorie

Authors

Marjorie Moore
Colton L. Babbit, University of Mississippi

Files

Description

In this interview, Marjorie Moore discusses her life in Yalobusha County/North Mississippi. Wright recounts growing up as an only child with her grandparents in Bryant, a community in rural Yalobusha County and Coffeeville. Moore tells of her childhood and schooling. Encouraged by her aunt to value education, she attended Alcorn State University, Rust College, and Mississippi State University. After migrating to New Orleans in 1956, Moore returned permanently to Coffeeville in 1972. In 2007, she retired from a career in social work. Moore strongly emphasizes her passion for taking care of children in her community. During her lifetime, she has raised many Yalobusha County children, black and white.

Extent

1 hr 3 min

Publication Date

12-2-2019

Relational Format

audio recording

City

Coffeeville (Miss.)

Disciplines

African American Studies | American Studies | Oral History

Comments

Additional files include: audio file, transcript, data sheet, photos

Recommended Citation

Moore, Marjorie and Babbit, Colton L., "Moore, Marjorie" (2019). Oral Histories. 6.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/blkfam_yalo/6