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Series III: Interviews (continued)
Thaddeus Lott oral history interview conducted by Kellie C. Carter, 2003
AFC 2004/007: 190
Thaddeus Lott was a teacher, principal and educational reformer.
The interview includes Thaddeus Lott's memories of growing up in Acres Homes, Texas, attending Texas Southern University and becoming a teacher. He recalls his career as a principal at Wesley Elementary School in Houston, Texas, where he dramatically improved test scores for minority children. He discusses his opinions on teaching methods, educational reform and the difficulties of school integration.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655274
BOX-FOLDER 17/211 Manuscripts
1 transcript (46 pages)
Moving Images
3 videocassettes of 3 (MiniDV) (180 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 190.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 190.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 190.MV.003
Leo Lucas oral history interview conducted by Nia Davis, 2004
AFC 2004/007: 191
Leo Lucas was a teacher, accountant and member of the Dayton School Board.
The interview includes Leo Lucas' memories of growing up in Georgia, attending Florida A&M University and becoming a teacher. He recalls teaching in the Dayton, Ohio public schools and joining the board of education. He discusses the problems with desegregating public schools, starting his accounting firm and founding the National Caucus of Black School Board Members and the Dayton Minority Enterprises Small Business Investment Corporation.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655275
BOX-FOLDER 17/212 Manuscripts
1 transcript (15 pages)
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (MiniDV) (60 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 191.MV.001
Barbara Mann oral history interview conducted by Iyana Mason, 2003-11-26
AFC 2004/007: 192
Barbara Mann was a teacher, guidance counselor and Nashville School Board member.
The interview includes Barbara Mann's memories of growing up in Washington, D.C., attending Howard University and becoming a teacher in Nashville, Tennessee. She recalls her career as a guidance counselor at Fisk University and Tennessee State University and serving on the Nashville School Board. She discusses the importance of historically black college and universities and the desegregation of Nashville schools.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655276
BOX-FOLDER 17/213 Manuscripts
1 transcript (57 pages)
Moving Images
4 videocassettes of 4 (MiniDV) (240 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 192.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 192.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 192.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 192.MV.004
Edward Martin oral history interview conducted by Cleandria Chevalier, 2005-10-20
AFC 2004/007: 193
Edward Martin was a professor of biology and dean at Prairie View A & M University.
The interview includes Edward Martin's memories of growing up in South Carolina, attending Fisk University and earning his Ph.D. in biology at the University of Iowa. He recalls his career as a professor and dean at Prairie View A & M University and serving on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's Office of Civil Rights. He discusses his family and changes in higher education and funding for historically black colleges and universities.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655277
BOX-FOLDER 17/214 Manuscripts
1 transcript (21 pages)
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (MiniDV) (60 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 193.MV.001
Gladys Mayo oral history interview conducted by Afra Muhammad, 2003
AFC 2004/007: 194
Gladys Mayo was a cook, restaurant owner and civic leader.
The interview includes Gladys Mayo's memories of growing up in North Carolina, moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and working as a cook. She recalls opening her own restaurant called Granny's Place, starting a community garden and opening a mini-mall for small minority-owned businesses. She discusses her volunteer work with women in prison, raising foster children and starting a food pantry.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655278
BOX-FOLDER 17/215 Manuscripts
1 transcript (32 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 194.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 194.MV.002
Mary McEwan oral history interview conducted by Jocelyn I. Cole, 2006
AFC 2004/007: 195
Mary McEwan was a caterer, restaurant owner and cookbook writer.
The interview includes Mary McEwan's memories of growing up in Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee, attending Tennessee State University and marrying her husband. She recalls starting her catering business and barbeque restaurant, and cooking at several universities in Nashville. She discusses writing poetry and cookbooks, her involvement at the Spruce Street Baptist Church and volunteering with the Bethlehem Center.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655280
BOX-FOLDER 17/216 Manuscripts
1 transcript (72 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 195.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 195.MV.002
Sara McKissick oral history interview conducted by Eric Majette, Jr, 2005-09-23
AFC 2004/007: 196
Sara McKissick was a gospel singer who performed with the Lucy Smith Singers.
The interview includes Sara McKissick's memories of growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, attending Clark University and moving to Chicago, Illinois. She recalls learning gospel music at church and performing with the Lucy Smith Singers and the Caravans. She discusses her friendship with Roberta Martin, the influence of other gospel singers on her work and the future of gospel music.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655281
BOX-FOLDER 17/217 Manuscripts
1 transcript (22 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 31/472 Graphic Images
4 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (MiniDV) (60 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 196.MV.001
Stanley McMullen oral history interview conducted by Lakisha May, 2003
AFC 2004/007: 197
Stanley McMullen was a teacher and civic leader.
The interview includes Stanley McMullen's memories of attending the Tuskegee Institute, working with a farm training program, and becoming a high school teacher in Gloucester, Virginia. He recalls teaching vocational courses, sponsoring the Future Farmers of America club, and the integration of public schools. He discusses serving on Gloucester's Equalization Board and Planning Commission and as president of the Middle Peninsula Relief Society.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655282
BOX-FOLDER 17/218 Manuscripts
1 transcript (34 pages)
Moving Images
3 videocassettes of 3 (MiniDV) (180 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 197.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 197.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 197.MV.003
Bennie McRae oral history interview conducted by Yael Yisrael, 2006-10-15
AFC 2004/007: 198
Bennie McRae was a historian and employee of the Federal Aviation Administration.
The interview includes Bennie McRae's memories of growing up in Alabama, experiencing discrimination and segregation, and attending the Tuskegee Institute. He recalls serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and his career with the Federal Aviation Administration. He discusses his interest in African American history and genealogy and starting his website "Lest We Forget" about African Americans who served in the military.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655283
BOX-FOLDER 17/219 Manuscripts
1 transcript (59 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 198.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 198.MV.002
Samuel Mitchell oral history interview conducted by Joshua Mitchell, 2006-10-12
AFC 2004/007: 199
Samuel Mitchell was a minister at the Rising Sun Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.
The interview includes Samuel Mitchell's memories of growing up in Edgefield, South Carolina, moving to Washington, D.C. and working as a crane operator. He recalls joining the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), attending the Washington Baptist Seminary after his retirement and becoming a minister. He discusses his work at the Rising Sun Baptist Church and working with young people.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655286
BOX-FOLDER 17/220 Manuscripts
1 transcript (33 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 31/473 Graphic Images
6 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 199.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 199.MV.002
Henry Mitchell oral history interview conducted by Lindsay Alexis Young, 2002
AFC 2004/007: 200
Henry Mitchell was a Baptist minister, writer and professor of theology.
The interview includes Henry Mitchell's memories of growing up in Columbus, Ohio, attending Ohio State University and his decision to become a minister. He recalls attending Union Seminary where he met his wife, Reverend Ella Mitchell, and serving as chaplain at North Carolina Central University. He discusses his work as a district missionary in California, raising his children, and starting many Christian youth programs.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655285
BOX-FOLDER 31/474 Graphic Images
2 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
BOX-FOLDER 17/221 Manuscripts
1 transcript (33 pages)
Moving Images
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