Title
Martha Cousey Interview, March 2017
Interviewer
Crawford, Eric (Interviewer)
Files
Date
3-27-2017
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Description
An interview with Martha Cousey during March 2017 at her home in Conway, South Carolina. The recording begins mid-conversation in a discussion on how safe the island is. She remarks on Geraldine Funderburk's death, and how she was connected to her through her father. She speculates on the future of the island, fearing that soon no one will be living on the island. She remarks how amazing it is to have roots in a space that is as rich as Sandy Island, and remembers Prince Washington and Minrus Tucker and their stern personalities but great responsibility. She remembers folklore, how individuals would cook, and the accents on the island (or lack thereof). She also talks about her brother, who was killed in action during Vietnam.
Subject
Gullahs--South Carolina--Sandy Island--Interviews;Gullahs--South Carolina--Folklore;Georgetown County (S.C.)--Economic conditions;Georgetown County (S.C.)--Race relations;Sandy Island (S.C.)--History;Sandy Island (S.C.)--Social life and customs;Sea Islands Creole dialect;African American soldiers--History--20th century;Vietnam War, 1961-1975--African Americans;Cousey, Martha;Sandy Island (S.C.)
Rights
This interview is protected by the copyright of the interviewee and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University. Any form of alteration, reproduction or commercial use of the interviews or other material is prohibited without the written consent of both the interviewee and a representative of The Athenaeum Press. Citations for scholarly purposes must clearly acknowledge the name of the interviewee, the date and The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University.
Duration
22:24
Recommended Citation
Cousey, Martha and The Athenaeum Press, "Martha Cousey Interview, March 2017" (2017). At Low Tide Oral Histories. 17.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/at-low-tide-oral-histories/17