Interview with Frank Bell Joe XXXX-04-16

Description: 

Frank Joe describes his family members and his childhood as a sharecropper. He discusses his current employment as a supervisor in a boy’s dormitory. He discusses his education and his plans to adopt his two foster children. He recalls a few memories of his schooling, speaks about instances of prejudice his family has faced, and discusses Choctaw marriage and funeral practices. He speaks about house on the reservation he is paying off, employment opportunities in the community, and troubles with alcoholism. Finally, he describes community baseball games.

Tribe, Community, Culture: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Community: 
University of Florida
Protocol: 
University of Florida Public Access
Category: 
Biography, Community Life & Family Life, Education
Keywords: 
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Mississippi--Philadelphia, Oral biography, Communities, medicine
Original Date Description: 
Unable to confirm exact date (year).
Creator: 
Frank Bell Joe
Contributor: 
Lonus D. Hucks
Language: 
English
Rights: 
Rights retained by interview participants. Interviews are made available to promote deeper understanding of the histories and cultures of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. You are responsible for determining if your use of this item is permitted by copyright and related rights legislation, including exceptions such as fair use or fair dealing.
Source: 
University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program
Publisher: 
University of Florida
Identifier: 
MISS CHOC 012
Type: 
Audio Recording, Transcript
Format: 
MP3, PDF