tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post4406407587529293740..comments2021-06-02T22:03:06.186-07:00Comments on Stranger In My Own Hometown: Elvis Presley in American History: On The Trail of a Welcome Stranger: Finding Orville Beanrjmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10009126950376656805noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-6817948655958824932020-01-12T17:44:20.978-08:002020-01-12T17:44:20.978-08:00Hi! I know it's been a very long time because ...Hi! I know it's been a very long time because I have been through a series of personal travails and a tragedy. I will soon be returning to the project. I want you to know that there is nothing personal towards your uncle. This was just how things worked at the time. Agricultural landlords had power over actual politicians: the politicians were only there to basically work for those who owned and farmed land. It was important to keep the laborers in check, and Parchman was only a tool in doing so. But at the time, African American laborers were migrating north in increasing numbers. For Parchman, this was a disaster, financially. So the focus shifted to poor young white men. I think Vernon and Orville Bean were both angry: Vernon thought the hog was worth much more than he got. Not knowing how a bank worked, and that a check recipient would IMMEDIATELY know of an invalid check, Vernon did something out of ignorance and foolishness. He couldn't argue about the price; he was also Bean's employee. So he did this sad thing. He just took what he felt he was owed. And, yes, Bean was angry. But he also knew that agricultural laborers must know where they stand in terms of social status. And he did what was normal in those times: go to law enforcement and see to it that the young laborer was made aware of his place in society. This was not a personal decision, but a social decision by all the authorities involved. Parchman was a modern day slave plantion. I will remove the phrase "chain gang" after a look back at my research. It's just semantics: prisoners were whipped on bare skin for days in a row for infractions or perceived infractions. They picked cotton and were were not paid. This type of slavery is permitted under the 13th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It was legal. The IMPORTANCE of all this is that it changed Vernon and Gladys forever. The economic system in Mississippi taught them to teach their only child submission to all perceived authority and as you will see, fully explains a future business arrangement of monumental importance in the future life of Elvis Presley. For Vernon, Bean was but a memory: he now saw others as he learned to see Bean. And made sure that his son understood this very well. There were people you "don't cross." The legacy of the plantation economy and culture lived on, even at the cusp of the new millenium. So, it's not about your at all; this is about systemic poverty and the cultural mindset of poverty and that persists even in those no longer poor. This is about history, not just some bit players in it. This is bigger than just the Presleys or your uncle. In fact, it's not about them at all. This is a case study of something much, much larger. And it has absolutely nothing to do with his descendants. He was related to many wonderful and generous people. I am doing sociology, not biography.<br /><br />And I am finally able to return to my work after 7 terrible years ending in the death of my only immediate family in a California wildfire. I wanted to make sure you understood. Thank you for every courtesy.<br /><br />All the best,<br />Robin (please email at robinmarkz40@gmail.com)rjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709548752499983626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-89175063925461373972020-01-11T22:47:41.801-08:002020-01-11T22:47:41.801-08:00Sorry, folks, about the confusion. It's very h...Sorry, folks, about the confusion. It's very hard to switch accounts on Blogger now!But, I'll figure it out. rjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709548752499983626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-44199489262028448102020-01-11T22:43:11.408-08:002020-01-11T22:43:11.408-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.rjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709548752499983626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-22414240982737041982016-01-24T10:42:10.785-08:002016-01-24T10:42:10.785-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.rjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709548752499983626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-69699059407609836092014-01-17T20:20:31.660-08:002014-01-17T20:20:31.660-08:00Would love to Would love to Poetry by Milly, Inspired by Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163860461378591150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-48994719457223005492014-01-13T11:52:54.540-08:002014-01-13T11:52:54.540-08:00So sorry wrong email its millystegallgeorge@aol.c...So sorry wrong email its millystegallgeorge@aol.com<br />I apologize Poetry by Milly, Inspired by Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163860461378591150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-43564981084449105782014-01-11T07:48:19.373-08:002014-01-11T07:48:19.373-08:00Sure, I'd like that. I'm working right now...Sure, I'd like that. I'm working right now but my email is millystegallgeorge@gmail.com and phone number is 6016222672Poetry by Milly, Inspired by Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163860461378591150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-67076818966513110772014-01-10T00:33:11.588-08:002014-01-10T00:33:11.588-08:00I forgot to reply directly, so as to keep up with...I forgot to reply directly, so as to keep up with responses. <br /><br />As I said, it might be great to chat! Let me know if you would like to. I am interested in the agricultural arrangements in East Tupelo, during the somewhat brief time of its existence. It doesn't seem typical, and perhaps you could she'd some light.<br /><br />Again, many thanks.<br />Best,<br />Robinrjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709548752499983626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-64221887319641783412014-01-10T00:21:48.080-08:002014-01-10T00:21:48.080-08:00It would be interesting to chat, if you are willin...It would be interesting to chat, if you are willing. <br /><br />Thank you for stopping by, and for letting me know. <br /><br />All the best, <br />Robinrjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709548752499983626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-84817632870370240922014-01-09T23:31:12.042-08:002014-01-09T23:31:12.042-08:00I have some of these pictures you posted too :)I have some of these pictures you posted too :)Poetry by Milly, Inspired by Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163860461378591150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-32634275384297495422014-01-09T11:35:04.815-08:002014-01-09T11:35:04.815-08:00I am the great granddaughter of Archie Tracey Been...I am the great granddaughter of Archie Tracey BeenePoetry by Milly, Inspired by Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163860461378591150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4510948756973458999.post-43041979281963489052013-09-28T02:44:10.357-07:002013-09-28T02:44:10.357-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.rjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709548752499983626noreply@blogger.com