Rosedale Oral Histories

Marlene Burnett describes growing up in Rosedale and living there as an adult. She shares her memories about Spring Park, the Lee Community Center and the Montgomery's store. Marlene also describes her feelings regarding Homewood City Council…

Anna Marie Smith recalls her childhood in Rosedale, attending the Rosedale School and the process of integration in 1969; additionally, she describes the various influential figures of the neighborhood. She speaks of the churches, the culture of the…

Harriet Hall Pullom narrates her experience living in Rosedale "90%" of her life. She recalls childhood memories of the area and speaks of her current living situation in the neighborhood. She speaks about her intense love for her community, the…

Josephine Jerald details her life in Rosedale, Alabama and the changes she has seen within the community over time.

Phyllis Theresa Shepherd describes her numerous visits to Rosedale to see her two sets of grandparents, who lived across the street from one another. She speaks of her time within the community, the churches in the neighborhood and the changes she…

Madolyn Jones Wyatt discusses her attendance at Rosedale High School and her experience with integration in the tenth grade. She also recounts her childhood in Rosedale, the atmosphere of the community and changes in Rosedale culture.

Frances Jones narrates her childhood experiences in Rosedale, describing her family, friends and home life. She discusses her time at the Rosedale School, some of her teachers and playing tackle football with the boys in the neighborhood. Mrs. Jones…

Rosedale High School's Alma Mater recorded at the 2019 Rosedale High Reunion at the Homewood Senior Citizen's Center.