Oral History of Geneva Mason

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Mason, Geneva

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1975-04-17

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Mrs. Geneva Mason, interviewed by Joyce Siegel in 1975, discusses the Scotland community, its location and development between 1917 & 1975, and the integration of schools in Montgomery County. Topics discussed: Scotland in the early days; raising money for electricity; availability of water; population of Scotland; Clagett Farm; unqualified school teachers; raising money to buy a school bus; matching a grant to build a new school; teachers, graduates & the consolidation of schools. Part 2: Employment of Scotland men, community service with Planned Parenthood & the Red Cross; raising money for Suburban & Sandy Spring hospitals; absence of African-American doctors; integration of schools; racial antagonisms; service as the only African-American on the Board of Education; impact of integration on Scotland. Part 3: Building a new school; business and trouble in Poolesville; Charter Commission Committee; foster parenting; racial prejudice; opportunities for Mrs. Mason's grandchildren; early organization to help Scotland; how blacks lost Scotland land; frustration in dealing with government agencies; the Frazier Family Circle project (apartment houses for the elderly).

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Montgomery County Historical Society