Pitts, Bernice, 1939-
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Bernice Pitts index, 2020-01-07
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_006_ind.pdf
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Bernice Pitts, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Laurinburg, North Carolina to Washington, DC. Ms. Pitts discusses her upbringing in North Carolina and the farm work she did with her family before talking about her move to D.C. and the transition to city life. Ms. Pitts talks about finding work in the city, working for the government, and retiring after a workplace injury. She also reflects on raising her children and...
Dates:
Other: 2020-01-07
Bernice Pitts interview, 2020-01-07
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_006.wav
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Bernice Pitts, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Laurinburg, North Carolina to Washington, DC. Ms. Pitts discusses her upbringing in North Carolina and the farm work she did with her family before talking about her move to D.C. and the transition to city life. Ms. Pitts talks about finding work in the city, working for the government, and retiring after a workplace injury. She also reflects on raising her children and...
Dates:
Other: 2020-01-07
Bernice Pitts transcript, 2020-01-07
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2019_006_tra.pdf
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Bernice Pitts, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Laurinburg, North Carolina to Washington, DC. Ms. Pitts discusses her upbringing in North Carolina and the farm work she did with her family before talking about her move to D.C. and the transition to city life. Ms. Pitts talks about finding work in the city, working for the government, and retiring after a workplace injury. She also reflects on raising her children and...
Dates:
Other: 2020-01-07
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