Oral History Interview with Martha Belle Duzan Roberson

Kentucky Oral History Commission

Interview Log

Name of Interviewee: Martha Belle Duzan Roberson

DOB: 12/30/1904

Birthplace: Greenup County, KY

Occupation: Homemaker

Topics Discussed in Interview: Life history

Schools, teachers, church

Transportation, recreation

- Great Depression (banks closing), suffrage

Homemaking practices

Family reunions

World War I and World War II.

Interviewer comments: “Used pause button. She seemed to feel easier in a conversation. Have known Mrs. Roberson since a child, and at times I forgot the taping. Perhaps talked too much myself. Also she wanted me to use the questions supplied.”

Places & Names Discussed: Family names

Curtis & Amanda Dyson

Elizabeth Crawford

Earl McBrayer

Oscar Sammons

Walker

Marshall

Patton