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Sandra Harrell
Resident Interview for 1619 N Leffingwell Ave
Sandra Harrell was born on Leffingwell Avenue and remembers moving to Pruitt-Igoe when the towers first opened. Her memories are rich with people, places and colorful experiences. Her family stayed in the neighborhood for a number of years after moving from Pruitt-Igoe in 1967. Sandra became interested in music and performed as a professional back-up singer for a number of successful acts, including Oliver Sain and Ike & Tina Turner.
Sandra's Collection of Memories
Gallery Contents
- Sandra Harrell's Interview with Lois Laster
- Sandra's Family
- Curtis School Music Class
- Sandra with the Ikettes
- Sandra with the Olivettes
- Sandra with Fifth Dimension & the Olivettes
- Robbie Montgomery & the Olivettes
- Sandra with the Olivettes
- Sandra's Senior High School Prom
- Sandra's Class Reunion
- Sandra & Husband
- Sandra's Children & Grandchildren
Sandra Harrell's Interview with Lois Laster
Sandra Harrell being interviewed by Lois at the George B. Vashon Research Center Museum
Photo by Jade Collins
Sandra's Family
Sandra's Mother, Mary Harden, Father, James Harden, and from left to right: Sandra, James Jr. (brother), Marlene (sister)
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Curtis School Music Class
Sandra's childhood music class at Curtis School located at 2810 Madison Avenue. Sandra is in the front row, fourth from the left. Her teacher Ms. Yancy lived on Howard Street.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Sandra with the Ikettes
Sandra with the Ikettes. Left to right: Frances Hodges, Robbie Montgomery, and Sandra.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Sandra with the Olivettes
Sandra with the Olivettes. Left to right: Barbara Carr, Ann Hill and Sandra.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Sandra with Fifth Dimension & the Olivettes
Sandra with Fifth Dimension & the Olivettes. Back row left to right: Lamonte McLemore (who lived in Pruitt - Igoe, 8th Fl.), Sandra, Barbara Carr, Ronald Towson, Ann Hill. Front row left to right: Florence LaRue, Billy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn McCoo.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Robbie Montgomery & the Olivettes
Promotional flyer featuring Robbie Montgomery of the Ikettes and the Olivettes, which was the band Sandra was a member of.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Sandra with the Olivettes
Sandra's Senior High School Prom
Sandra's Senior High School Prom at Central High. Sandra is second from the left, in the front row.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Sandra's Class Reunion
Sandra's Central High School Class Reunion. Sandra is in the middle.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
Sandra & Husband
Sandra's Children & Grandchildren
Sandra's daughter, Jerri (seated on the left) with her children and grandchildren. Sandra is seated next to her daughter.
Photo by Sandra Harrell
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