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Granny Born 1904 Married 1925 to Edd Calvert Died 1997

Oral History

These interviews were recorded with Granny at her house in Cullman, Alabama, with an inexpensive tape recorder and a single lapel microphone. Granny wore the microphone, so her voice is clearer and louder than the interviewers.

Interview 1

By Jim Thompson, recorded September 12, 1993. This interview dealt mainly with Granny’s childhood and upbringing. Running time: 47:51.

• MP3 audio (11 megabytes)
• Transcript

Interview 2

By Sue Trimble, recorded in 1994. This interview dealt mainly with Granddaddy and their life together. Running time: 49:11.

• MP3 audio (12 megabytes)

Photos

Photos of Granny at Flickr:

Video

This short video montage was compiled from 8mm film and, except for some insignificant scraps left on the editing-room floor, includes every clip we have of Granny. We also have some VHS video footage of Granny, and hope to post it soon. Until then, enjoy the 8mm: