Transcript
Index
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:25 - Family background in Mississippi--Richard and Catherine White Wright--reasons for leaving Mississippi, self-improvement and education for children--father's emphasis on manners
00:08:48 - Coming to Beloit in 1917--the influence of recruiters--“Dad owed no one” in Mississippi--story about arrival in Chicago--father Wright came to Beloit earlier, rent for family
00:18:23 - Early experiences in Beloit--recollections of Athletic Avenue--youthful encounter with the KKK passing through Beloit--“on the hill” as out of bounds for black children
00:24:03 - Family gardens
00:25:42 - Living near the railroad tracks--helping to meet family needs from the railroad
00:28:30 - Interaction with hobos, playing on the railroad tracks
00:30:29 - Further comments on play--playing with white children--the Wright's new home--fond recollection of the Hillcrest district
00:37:23 - Recollections of Turtle Creek--fishing, the stoneroller
00:42:01 - Recollections of Strong Elementary School--the “portable” for slow learners--large playground--Mr. Carr, the janitor
00:54:02 - Further comments on Strong School--Mrs. Glenn, the principal--no recollection of discrimination at Strong School
00:59:00 - Raymond Wright as first black student at Todd School--sixth grade at Todd after move to new home--positive experiences
