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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8611/1/6
TitleKate Barker - NLL Derby OH Interview - Full Audio
Date29 May 2025
DescriptionBiographical History:

Kate Barker, resides in Derby and is the mother of a young son.

Scope and Content:

The interview comprises a personal narrative by Kate Barker, reflecting on her own childhood, the transition into parenthood, and her emotional journey upon meeting her child. She discusses the early days of parenting, support networks, and the routines established with her baby. The latter part of the interview focuses on the use of lullabies, comforting techniques, and affectionate naming practices. Kate also sings a few lines of a lullaby, contributing to the project's thematic focus on sound and memory.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorMurmuration Arts CIC
Access CategoryOPEN
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FormatDigital
DimensionsLength: 14 minutes.
Related MaterialSee D8611/2/6 for summary sheet.
TermOral history
Early childhood
Sound recordings
Music
Parent child relationship
Parent role
Family environment
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
Derby 
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