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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D8611/1/5 |
| Title | Donna Briscoe-Greene - NLL Derby OH Interview - Full Audio |
| Date | 28 May 2025 |
| Description | Biographical History:
Donna Briscoe-Greene, born 1970 in Derby, reflects on her upbringing in the 1970s and 1980s, her experiences as a “latch-key kid,” and her journey into parenthood through adoption. She discusses personal and social challenges, including racism, family dynamics, and the complexities of the adoption process.
Scope and Content:
The interview explores Donna’s childhood, her reflections on family life, and her path to adopting her daughter. Key themes include:
Childhood experiences and family structure.
Reflections on societal changes regarding unsupervised children.
Thoughts on parenthood and conception challenges.
Adoption journey and emotional impact.
Transition to single motherhood and personal growth.
Early parenting challenges and bonding moments.
Family and social support networks.
Use of music and symbolic objects to comfort her daughter.
Reflections on her daughter’s nickname and family interactions. |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Murmuration Arts CIC |
| Access Category | OPEN |
| Privacy Notice | Data Subjects in Archives Privacy Notice |
| Format | Digital |
| Dimensions | Length: 22 minutes 12 seconds |
| Copyright | In Copyright |
| Related Material | See D8611/2/5 for summary sheet. |
| Term | Oral history |
| Sound recordings |
| Adoption |
| Racism |
| Single mothers |
| Single parents |
| One parent families |
| Family |
| Kinship |
| Family environment |
| Parent child relationship |
| Parent attitudes |