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Childhood
The Purposeful Walk
Kids in Brooklyn always found ways to have fun. They turned simple activities into lasting memories.
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Interviewee: Jacqueline Stowe
Topics: Playing in the neighborhood, games like hopscotch and kickball, creating fun things to do, and making baby dolls
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Interviewee: Mary Louise Lightsey
Topics: Enjoying being a kid, Pearl Street Park activities and games, being home before dusk, hopscotch and jumping rope
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Interviewee: Mary S. Singleton
Topics: Play in the backyard with family and friends, code of conduct, first date, Queen City Classic, and block parties
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Interviewee: Spencer Singleton
Topics: Growing up in Blue Heaven in Brooklyn and Third Ward, playing instruments, movies, parades, and singing doo-wop
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