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Miller, Rosalie, 26 June 1980; 17 July 1980

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Description

Rosalie Miller (1911-2007) was interviewed at Reynolda House and at her home by Lu Ann Jones for the Reynolda Oral History Project. Born in Davie County, Rosalie Miller grew up in Hanestown where her family worked in the hosiery factory. Rosalie and her family later worked in domestic service for the Hanes family. On December 4, 1937, Rosalie married Harvey Miller, the butler for the Babcock family. After her marriage, Rosalie worked for the Babcocks first as a kitchen maid then an upstairs maid. During her interview, Rosalie discussed working in domestic service and described what it was like to live and work at Reynolda.

Dates

  • 26 June 1980; 17 July 1980

Access Restrictions

Most of the interviews and transcripts in the collection are open for research. For interviews, the interviewee signed a release at the time of the interview which stipulates any access restrictions to his or her interview. Additionally, access to the Interviewer Working Files is restricted. Please contact the Director of Archives and Library for more information.

Extent

2 DATs (164 minutes), transcript

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Reynolda House Museum of American Art Repository

Contact:
2250 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem NC 27109 United States
336-758-5139