American People Project
the photographs: women
Name:
Beatrice
Age:
102
Date photographed:
December 6, 2007
City of birth:
Blaine County, OK
Ethnic heritage:
African American
Occupation:
Housekeeper for various movie stars in Hollywood
Number of grandchildren:
16 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and great great great grandchildren - there are 6 living generations in my family
Something you have always wanted to do:
I got to drive all over the US, and I got to go to Jamacia and Hawaii
Most life-changing event that has happened to you:
When each of my 2 husbands died
What would people be surprised to learn about you:
People would be surprised that I've lived 102 years! Also that I still get around great and cook my own food - I am known for my biscuits...I will go down in history as the Best Biscuit-maker. Also, I can still recite a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem I learned in 3rd grade. I never drank, never smoked - never had time! Never been drag'in through life!
Beatrice
Age:
102
Date photographed:
December 6, 2007
City of birth:
Blaine County, OK
Ethnic heritage:
African American
Occupation:
Housekeeper for various movie stars in Hollywood
Number of grandchildren:
16 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and great great great grandchildren - there are 6 living generations in my family
Something you have always wanted to do:
I got to drive all over the US, and I got to go to Jamacia and Hawaii
Most life-changing event that has happened to you:
When each of my 2 husbands died
What would people be surprised to learn about you:
People would be surprised that I've lived 102 years! Also that I still get around great and cook my own food - I am known for my biscuits...I will go down in history as the Best Biscuit-maker. Also, I can still recite a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem I learned in 3rd grade. I never drank, never smoked - never had time! Never been drag'in through life!
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