Civil rights movements
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Alberta Bryant interview, 2016-12-01
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2016_002.wav
Scope and Contents
In this oral history interview, Ms. Alberta Bryant, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her experiences growing up in New York City, visiting Charleston, South Carolina, throughout her youth, and moving to Washington, D.C., in 1953, after marrying her husband. The interview later turns into a discussion of contemporary issues of race and class that shifts into a conversation about the political situation at the time of the interview. This section touches upon issues such as misinformation,...
Dates:
2016-12-01
Ardie Myers interview, 2021-12-08
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2021_001.wav
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In this interview, Ms. Ardie Myers, a long-time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Memphis, Tennessee, to New York City, and later, to Washington, D.C. Ms. Myers discusses her family life and educational experiences in Memphis as well as segregation and civil rights activism during her upbringing. She also talks about moving to New York City in the late 1960s and her move to Washington, D.C., in 1971.
Dates:
2021-12-08
Charles Tracey interview, 2021-12-05
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2021_007.wav
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In this interview, Mr. Charles Tracey, a long-time D.C. resident, discusses his life and experiences moving from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C.. Mr. Tracey discusses his family history and early life in Wilmington, including experiences with racism and segregation during his upbringing. He also talks about his family’s decision to move to Washington, how they secured housing in the city, and their transition to life in D.C.. He concludes the interview with a discussion of...
Dates:
2021-12-05
Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. interview, 2022-12-28
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2022_008.wav
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In this oral history interview, Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. discusses his life and experiences moving from Newnan, Georgia, to Washington, DC, in 1968. Dr. Smith talks about his early life in Newnan, his time at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, first in Atlanta and later in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Smith also talks about how he met his wife and their move to Washington, DC, in 1968. Turning to life in Washington, Dr. Smith talks about his work...
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Other: 2022-12-28
Mary Staton interview, 2022-11-28
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2022_003.wav
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In this oral history interview, Ms. Mary Staton, a longtime D.C. area resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to the Washington, D.C. area. She recounts her upbringing in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, and how her family’s emphasis on the importance of education coexisted with the responsibilities of growing tobacco, corn, cotton, and more on their farm. She discusses her experiences with segregation and her involvement protesting in the Civil...
Dates:
2022-11-28
Muriel Tillinghast interview, 2021-12-13
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Identifier: dcpl_220_007.mp4
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In this interview, Muriel discusses her childhood and her years as a young woman. Muriel discusses her experiences navigating her K-12 schools. Most notably, Muriel discusses her experience of racism and racial integration at Roosevelt High School. Muriel draws from her experiences and the observations she made of her classmates. Muriel discusses her higher education experiences at Howard University. During this time and after graduating from Roosevelt, Muriel was able to travel for social...
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Other: 2021-12-13
Pastor Angeloyd Fenrick interview, 2020-12-16
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Identifier: rwhc_ohp_2020_004.wav
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In this oral history interview, Pastor Angeloyd Fenrick, a long time D.C. resident, discusses her life and experiences moving from Mobile County, Alabama, to Washington, D.C. Pastor Fenrick begins the interview with a discussion of her upbringing and family life in Prichard, Alabama, before going on to talk about participating in the Montgomery Bus Boycott as a thirteen-year-old. She then discusses the founding of Columbia Learning International Ministries and her work providing affordable...
Dates:
2020-12-16