Catalogue

Interview
974, LO/329/280
Leicester Oral History Archive Collection

Speaker: Clarke, Sylvia, 1922 - , Interviewee, Female, Nurse;
Speaker: Kirrane, S, Interviewer, Female

Summary of interview item: Recalls how she came to England from Jamaica in 1959. Details finding work as nursing assistant, advice on joining a union and contacts who gave support. Recalls sending for 4 of her children to join her after 5 years and children's education. Talks about the West Indian community making their own social life before community centers. Mentions voluntary work in hospitals and prisons. Recalls missing her children at first and mentions her family and fostering children. Mentions only incident of prejudice experienced. Comments on financial reason for people not returning to the West Indies, why England was chosen and increase of understanding between black and white people.
Place of birth: Jamaica
Education:
Marital Status: Married, Children:
Father's Occupation:
Mother's Occupation:
Location: County: Leicestershire
Location: Town/Place: Leicester
Periods Covered: 1960s, 197os, 1980s
Language: English

Recording Date: 8/12/1986
Playing time: 45 mins
Access Restrictions: Full clearance Item Copyright: EMOHA
Summary: Yes
Transcription: Yes
Copies: yes
Cross Reference:

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