Oral history interview with Nell Barnes, 7 Aug. 1982.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Special Collections - Upon Request | SCC oral histories | Library Use Only |
| Special Collections - Upon Request | Workroom | Library Use Only |
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Amusements -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Barnes, Nell -- (Nellie Marie Gardner), -- b. 1909 -- Interviews.
Buildings -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Business enterprises -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Central business districts -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Education -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Glendale Park (Nashville, Tenn.).
Historic buildings -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Commerce.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Description and travel.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- History -- Sources.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Social life and customs.
Parks -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Shopping -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Street-railroads -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Transportation -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Barnes, Nell -- (Nellie Marie Gardner), -- b. 1909 -- Interviews.
Buildings -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Business enterprises -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Central business districts -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Education -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Glendale Park (Nashville, Tenn.).
Historic buildings -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Commerce.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Description and travel.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- History -- Sources.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Social life and customs.
Parks -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Shopping -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Street-railroads -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Transportation -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
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Format
Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material
Physical Desc
3 sound discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
2 sound cassettes (ca. 100 min) : analog.
2 sound cassettes (ca. 100 min) : analog.
Language
English
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Materials housed in Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.
General Note
The interview consists of sound recordings in two formats: 1 original audio cassette recorded in 1982 and a duplicate audio cassette created in 2006; and a set of 3 data CDs containing MP3 files (a master, a copy master, and a use copy). The original cassette was digitized during a conversion project in 2006.
Restrictions on Access
In library use only. Available by appointment.
Description
Scope and content: An oral history interview with Nell Barnes, conducted on the 7 Aug. 1982 by Ophelia Paine as part of the Historic Nashville, Inc. Oral History Project concentration on Nashville history from 1910 to 1930. Barnes discusses her childhood and education; memories of riding the streetcar to Glendale Park; quitting school and going to work downtown; her marriage and children; and life in Nashville during the period of 1910-1930, including downtown stores and various downtown buildings.
Preferred Citation of Described Materials
Cite as: Oral history interview with Nell Barnes, Historic Nashville, Inc. Oral History Project, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library.
System Details
System requirements for sound discs: computer with MP3 capable software.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
This material may be protected by copyright law (Title 17 U.S. Code)
Biographical or Historical Data
Nell Barnes was born ca. 1909. Her parentage is uncertain as she was orphaned at 3 days old and left on doorstep of Blanche Cage Gardner (widow of Walker Gardner), who later adopted her. She attended Hume-Fogg High School but did not graduate; she had to quit school because Mrs. Gardner did not approve of the fashions being worn by the other girls at school. Having quit school, Barnes wnet to work downtown. She married Clarence Barnes (d. 1961 of Parkinson's) in 1926. He owned and operated Bell's Beauty Shop and School on 5th and Church. They had five children, including Rev. William Lewis Barnes.
Language
In English.
Linking Entry Complexity
Forms part of the Historic Nashville, Inc. Oral History Project.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Barnes, N. b. 1., & Paine, O. T. Oral history interview with Nell Barnes .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barnes, Nell b. 1909 and Ophelia Thompson, Paine. Oral History Interview With Nell Barnes. .
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Barnes, Nell b. 1909 and Ophelia Thompson, Paine. Oral History Interview With Nell Barnes .
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Barnes, Nell b. 1909,, and Ophelia Thompson Paine. Oral History Interview With Nell Barnes
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