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I first met Tippy at the very first Oberlin Juneteenth Festival, which she had helped organize. I was the festival host that year and immediately fell under her spell. She was bright, funny, beautiful - and deeply serious about documenting Oberlin's aboltionist history. Over the years, I worked w

Dear Smith Family, I would like to express my deepest Condolences and Prayers. My name is Cassandra Hollis and I had the pleasure of meeting your dear mother, grandmother and loved one, Ms. Thelma, shortly after the premiere of my short film, "Mattie, Johnny and Smooth White Stones: Part III," that

100 years and looking good...

Celebrating Mom's 100th Birthday!

A Tribute to My Mother   When she had something to say, she would just let it come She didn’t care where you were going or where you were from. But you knew to listen, as her words were true It was her way of showing that she cared for you. And just like a Mom she was quick to let you know That t

The beginning of a wonderful day with family and friends!

In 1986/87 a Professor at KSU,School of Architecture, brought his students to Oberlin to work on a design project for Oberlin’s Roundhouse/The Underground Railroad. Aunt Tippy was THE ONLY ONE from Oberlin to Welcome class and conduct a grand tour. She has always been a wealth of information and mo

So blessed to have this 4 generation photo with my girls! ❤️

Sweet dreams...

Sorry Roger! You weren't even a thought when this was taken. lol! There you are Roger...finally in the mix! lol!

Your Love and Your Light will live in my heart forever! Your daughter, Linda Gail

Mom loved her time in the garden...

Another deer spotted in the meadow...