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Lillian Corbin, born November 21, 1924, was raised and still currently resides in Roxbury.

Early Years
Lillian Corbin’s aunt, Aunt Bertha had brought Lillian’s mother to the United States in the early 1920’s. Her mother, born in 1904, came by boat through Ellis Island. After arriving, her mother had to go to a school on Northampton Street called the Everett School to obtain Naturalization Papers. The Corbin family lived on Ruggles St., which is where Lillian grew up. Her family was middle class and was able to provide for themselves. They lived efficiently and productively, saving money by having the children walk to school and keeping warm through hot stoves and long drawers.

Lillian had three siblings; a sister, Mary Corbin, born in 1926; a second sister, Mildred "Millie" Corbin, born in 1927; and a brother, whose name is unknown, born in 1944. In 1946, two years after the birth of her brother, her mother died. He was raised by his godmother in Ohio.

Later Years
Lillian married a childhood friend in 1948. Her husband was born in 1914 and died in 1997. He was a social worker and the Director of the Finance Department at the Shaw House and he taught piano lessons on Saturdays at home. During this time, Lillian had taken a Civil Service Exam.

They later had three children; two daughters and a son. All of these children were put through college, as well as their respective children.

Education
Lillian Corbin attended a variety of different schools during her youth. She did not go to kindergarten, but instead went to a nursery school called Cooper Community Center, located on Williams St. at the time, in order to stay close to her sister through their schooling. This was in the 1920‘s, until she then began attending the William Bacon School on Vernon St. She also attended Sherwood School and Hyde School, which were eventually demolished due to urban renewal. From there she attended the William Cullen Bryant School, located on Kenilworth St. at the time. After that, she attended Delaway School, which is now a Senior Citizen’s home. Finally, she attended Timilty Middle School. Corbin still affiliates herself with the Timilty School through a program called "Promising Pals," in which she is a penpal with a younger student. After Timilty School, Corbin attended Brock Memorial High School for Girls, currently known as Latin Academy. She graduated in 1942, as the first graduating class for World War II. Finally, she attended Boston University for her adult education. She studied business and teaching at the School of Practical Arts and Letters. She later wanted to attend Teacher's College, but never did due to her duties for the war. Ms. Corbin greatly wanted to be a teacher, however, so later in life she pursued classes in English and shorthand and many other subjects.

After Timilty School, Corbin attended Brock Memorial High School for Girls, currently known as Latin Academy. She graduated in 1942, as the first graduating class for World War II. Finally, she attended Boston University for her adult education. She studied business and teaching at the School of Practical Arts and Letters. She later wanted to attend Teacher's College, but never did due to her duties for the war. Ms. Corbin greatly wanted to be a teacher, however, so later in life she pursued classes in English and shorthand and many other subjects.

Lillian also took a public speaking course at Northeastern University.

Occupations
During her youth she had received a job from the National Youth Administration, stitching when Franklin Roosevelt was President. Soon after, as a teenager, she received a job from the school correcting papers.

Ms. Corbin is a member of the National Association of Negro Professional Women, and she has had the chance to travel around the country on their excursions. She also is involved with the church in her area, as she regularly goes there and works in their office. Corbin has many skills including working modern technology, which she has learned through her various professions. She worked in the war as well, splitting Mica in a factory.

Ms.Corbin is also a part of the Women's Service Club, an organization which has been in service for over 90 years. She has also received the honor of the Junior Troop award.