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Reverend Irene Pierce transcript part 2, 2014-12-11

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Scope and Contents

In this oral history interview, Rev. Irene Pierce, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her experiences moving from Pickens, South Carolina, to Washington, D.C. She reflects on her family life and upbringing in Pickens, her move to D.C. at age eight, and her educational experiences in Washington. Rev. Pierce also discusses her career in government as well as her church life and work in the ministry.

Dates

  • Creation: 2014-12-11

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Rev. Irene Pierce was born on August 28, 1926, in Pickens, South Carolina. Rev. Pierce’s father was killed shortly after she was born, and she and her two older siblings were raised by her mother, grandparents, and extended family. At age eight, Rev. Pierce came to Washington to live with her aunt and uncle. After graduating from Cardozo High School in 1943, she began a forty-year career with the Federal Government. During her time in the government, Rev. Pierce worked for the Department of Treasury, the National Production Authority, and the Department of Commerce. Rev. Pierce grew up attending both a Baptist and a Methodist church and comes from a long line of Methodist ministers. She began attending Asbury Methodist Church in 1945 and, after retiring from the government, went into the ministry and became a pastor in 1993. After pastoring her own church, she returned to Asbury as an Assistant Pastor. Rev. Pierce has a daughter, two granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter.

Extent

From the Collection: 27.1 Gigabytes (DIG_0029)

From the Collection: 228 Files (DIG_0029)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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