Dublin Core
Title
Jerry Thompson Oral History Interview
Description
The interview begins with a discussion of Jerry Thompson’s relationship with his adopted mother, Pearlie Mae Washington. He talks briefly about what she had told him about her childhood in the South, and how she moved to Oregon. He mentions that she was an avid fisherman, and loved traveling to the Oregon Coast to fish. He says that Mrs. Washington emphasized the importance of education, and was proud when he graduated from high school. The interview ends with a brief conversation about what care she needed at the end of her life.
Jerry Thompson was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. In October 1953 he was adopted by Pearlie Mae Washington. He had two biological siblings, a brother and a sister, and two adopted siblings.
Jerry Thompson was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon. In October 1953 he was adopted by Pearlie Mae Washington. He had two biological siblings, a brother and a sister, and two adopted siblings.
Creator
Jerry Thompson
Source
Oregon Black Pioneers Oral History Collection (OH 42)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
October 28, 1993
Contributor
Black History Club students, Jefferson Middle School, Eugene, Oregon
Format
Digitized Videotape
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
oh42-thompson-jerry-19931028
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Black History Club students, Jefferson Middle School, Eugene, Oregon
Interviewee
Jerry Thompson
Location
Thompson residence, Eugene, Oregon
Original Format
Digitized Videotape
Duration
0:10:53
OHMS Object
Interview Format
video