Interview with Gladys A. Huey Fox - OH 505

Interviewee

• Gladys A. Huey Fox

Interviewer

Frances Michalek

Files

Abstract

IN PROCESSING

In this interview Gladys A. Huey Fox (1902-1994), a former rural schoolteacher, sits down with Mrs. Michalek and recounts her early involvement with the Homemakers group, driven initially by the need to provide transportation for neighborhood women. The narrative details the group's activities, ranging from dressmaking and sewing machine clinics to child development and speech lessons, highlighting the practical skills and personal growth fostered by the organization. The interviewee also discusses her various leadership roles within the Homemakers, her travels to national meetings, and her observations on social changes, including women's suffrage, the flapper era, and the challenges of the Depression. Her experiences provide a glimpse into the life of a rural woman in the early to mid-20th century, emphasizing the importance of community, education, and personal development.

Publication Date

1982

Unique Identifier

OH 505

Format

1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;

Length

00:44:26

Restrictions

This interview is open for use under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Series

National Extension Homemakers' Council

Disciplines

Oral History

Recommended Citation

Fox, Gladys A. Huey, "Interview with Gladys A. Huey Fox - OH 505" (1982). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 505.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/456