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Series III: Interviews (continued)
Parren Mitchell oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2005-04-21
AFC 2004/007: 080
Parren Mitchell was the first African American U.S. Congressman from Maryland.
The interview includes Parren Mitchell's memories of growing up in Baltimore and protesting segregated businesses with his brother Clarence. He recalls his army service in Italy during World War II and after attending Morgan State University, becoming the first African American graduate student at the University of Maryland. He discusses his election to U.S. Congress and sponsoring legislation to support African American businesses.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655510
BOX-FOLDER 10/100 Manuscripts
1 transcript (30 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/400 Graphic Images
57 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (DVCAM) (64 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 080.MV.001
James Moody oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2004-05-24
AFC 2004/007: 081
James Moody was a jazz saxophonist and band leader.
The interview includes James Moody's memories of growing up in New Jersey and joining the Air Force, where he learned to play saxophone. He recalls meeting Dizzy Gillespie while in the military and joining his band later in New York. He discusses living in Europe and the forming his own band when he returned to the United States. He also discusses meeting his wife, his opinions on music and advice for young people.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655527
BOX-FOLDER 10/101 Manuscripts
1 transcript (42 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/401 Graphic Images
26 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
5 videocassettes of 5 (Betacam SP) (150 min.) sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 081.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 081.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 081.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 081.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 081.MV.005
Toni Morrison oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2004-11-05
AFC 2004/007: 082
Toni Morrison was an editor, novelist, professor and the first African American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
The interview includes Toni Morrison's memories of growing up in Ohio, attending Howard University and performing with the Howard University Players. She recalls her career at Random House, where she worked as a textbook editor and sought out African American writers. She discusses her writing process, the influence of African American history and slavery on her novels, teaching at Princeton University and the future of African American literature.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655550
BOX-FOLDER 10/102 Manuscripts
1 transcript (73 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/402 Graphic Images
1 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
37 photographs : color ; 4 x 6 in.
Moving Images
6 videocassettes of 6 (Betacam SP) (180 min.) sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 082.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 082.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 082.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 082.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 082.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 082.MV.006
Bob Moses oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2006-06-28
AFC 2004/007: 083
Bob Moses was a civil rights activist with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and later founded the Algebra Project.
The interview includes Bob Moses' memories of growing up in Harlem, New York and attending Hamilton College and Harvard University. He discusses teaching math in New York and becoming involved in the civil rights movement and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He recalls working with Amzie Moore on the Mississippi Freedom Project and founding the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655470
BOX-FOLDER 10/103 Manuscripts
1 transcript (166 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/403 Graphic Images
9 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (MiniDV) (60 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
7 videocassettes of 7 (DVCAM) (280 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.006
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.007
AFC 2004/007: 083.MV.008
Constance Baker Motley oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2002-01-21
AFC 2004/007: 084
Constance Baker Motley was a civil rights lawyer with the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, a New York State Senator, and the first African American female federal judge.
The interview includes Constance Baker Motley's memories of growing up in Connecticut, her family history in Nevis, and attending New York University and Columbia Law School. She discusses her start at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund clerking for Thurgood Marshall, and her later work with the organization on civil rights cases related to school desegregation. She also discusses attending the March on Washington in 1963.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655471
BOX-FOLDER 10/104-105 Manuscripts
1 transcript (45 pages)
1 bound transcript (91 pages) with CD insert
BOX-FOLDER 28/404 Graphic Images
18 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
6 videocassettes of 6 (Betacam SP) (180 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
1 videocassette of 1 (DVCAM) (184 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. edited master
AFC 2004/007: 084.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 084.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 084.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 084.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 084.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 084.MV.006
AFC 2004/007: 084.MV.007
Fayard Nicholas oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2003-08-07
AFC 2004/007: 085
Fayard Nicholas was a tap dancer, actor and choreographer who performed with his brother Harold as the Nicholas Brothers.
The interview includes Fayard Nicholas' memories of growing up in Philadelphia and watching his parents perform as musicians at the Stanton Theater. He recalls learning to tap dance, developing a show with his brother Harold and performing at New York City nightclubs. He discusses their career as the Nicholas Brothers and working with many famous actors and musicians in Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655492
BOX-FOLDER 10/106 Manuscripts
1 transcript (54 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/405 Graphic Images
36 photographs : color ; 4 x 6 in.
Moving Images
5 videocassettes of 5 (Betacam SP) (150 min.) sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
1 videocassette of 1 (DVCAM) (184 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. edited master
AFC 2004/007: 085.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 085.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 085.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 085.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 085.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 085.MV.006
Gil Noble oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2004-08-09
AFC 2004/007: 086
Gil Noble was a television reporter and documentary filmmaker.
The interview includes Gil Noble's memories of growing up in Harlem, New York, his participation in the civil rights movement, and his first jobs as a reporter on radio and television. He recalls covering the civil rights movement and urban riots, and starting his television program "Like It Is." He discusses African Americans in the media, reporting on issues in Africa and ethics in journalism.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655289
BOX-FOLDER 10/107 Manuscripts
1 transcript (62 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 29/406 Graphic Images
28 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
4 videocassettes of 4 (Betacam SP) (120 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 086.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 086.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 086.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 086.MV.004
Buck O'Neil oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2003-08-11
AFC 2004/007: 087
Buck O'Neil was a baseball player for the Kansas City Monarchs and the first African American coach in the major leagues.
The interview includes Buck O'Neil's memories of growing up in Florida and attending Edward Waters College. He recalls playing baseball for barnstorming teams and facing discrimination in hotels and restaurants. He discusses meeting his wife, serving in the navy during World War II and his career in the Negro Leagues with the Kansas City Monarchs. He also discusses his friendships with Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige and starting the RBI program for inner-city youth.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655493
BOX-FOLDER 10/108 Manuscripts
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