“I never went to school a day in my life. I wish I could read but they ain’t no use wishin’ for spilt milk.
“How long I been in Arkansas? Let me see how many chillun I had since I been to Arkansas. Let me see—I fotch four chillun with me and I’se the mother of ten.
“Yes’m I sho’ has worked hard. I worked in the field and cooked and washed and ironed. But oh Lord I likes my freedom.
“I couldn’t tell you what I think of this present generation. They is just like a hoss on the battle field—white and black. They say ‘Grandma, you just an old fogy.’
“I think they is another slave-time gal down in the next block. You want me to show you?”
FOLKLORE SUBJECTS
Name of interviewer: Mrs. Bernice Bowden
Subject: Signs and Superstitions
Story—Information (If not enough space on this page, add page)
“In slavery times you used to carry a rabbit foot in your pocket to keep old massa from whippin’ you.”
This information given by: Eda Harper
Place of residence: 819 W. Pullen Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Occupation:
Age: 90