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Series III: Interviews (continued)
Calvin Coleman oral history interview conducted by Steven M. Page, 2007-09-29
AFC 2004/007: 253
Calvin Coleman was a mechanic, bus driver and trainer for Capital Transit in Washington, D.C.
The interview includes Calvin Coleman's memories of growing up in Spotsylvania, Virginia and serving in the army during World War II in Italy. He recalls moving to Washington, D.C. and his career as a mechanic, bus driver and trainer for the Capital Transit Company. He discusses the 1968 riots, becoming a deacon at the Florida Avenue Baptist Church and raising his family.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655175
BOX-FOLDER 21/272 Manuscripts
1 transcript (39 pages)
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (MiniDV) (60 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 253.MV.001
Herbert Daughtry oral history interview conducted by Christopher Smith, 2007-10-09
AFC 2004/007: 254
Herbert Daughtry was a civil rights activist and minister with the House of the Lord denomination.
The interview includes Herbert Daughtry's memories of growing up in Georgia, moving to Brooklyn and his family's history of ministry. He recalls his drug addiction and incarceration, founding his church in a storefront and joining the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and Operation Breadbasket. He discusses founding the organization National Black United Front, his work with the Atlantic Yards development in Brooklyn and his work with refugees from Darfur.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655178
BOX-FOLDER 21/273 Manuscripts
1 transcript (71 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 254.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 254.MV.002
Maggie Dews oral history interview conducted by Brandon D. Jackson, 2007
AFC 2004/007: 255
Maggie Dews was a farmer and domestic worker.
The interview includes Maggie Dews' memories of growing up in Brownsville, Texas, marrying her husband and working as a farmer. She recalls raising her children, working as a domestic and her involvement in church.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655179
BOX-FOLDER 21/274 Manuscripts
1 transcript (29 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 255.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 255.MV.002
Thornton Dial oral history interview conducted by Johnnetta Cole, 2008-06-26
AFC 2004/007: 256
Thornton Dial was a vernacular artist known for his assemblages and sculpture.
The interview includes Thornton Dial's memories of growing up in Bessemer, Alabama, living with his grandmother and aunt and dropping out of school at age 13. He recalls working many odd jobs, his career as a machine operator and welder at Pullman-Standard and starting a furniture company with his son. He discusses his process of creating sculpture and assemblages from found objects, his friendships with artist Lonnie Holley and art collector Bill Arnett, and his major exhibitions.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655180
BOX-FOLDER 21/275 Manuscripts
1 transcript (127 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/500 Graphic Images
30 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCam) (192 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 256.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 256.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 256.MV.003
Joyce Dixon oral history interview conducted by Eryn V. Reid, 2007-10-18
AFC 2004/007: 257
Joyce Dixon was a civic leader and the founder of Creative Management Technology.
The interview includes Joyce Dixon's memories of growing up in Greensboro, North Carolina, attending Bennett College, and marrying her husband Jacob Dixon, an air force officer. She recalls the deaths of her two children, returning to college and moving to Florida. She discusses founding Creative Management Technology with her husband, her volunteer work with Links, Inc. and fundraising for Bennett College.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655181
BOX-FOLDER 21/276 Manuscripts
1 transcript (51 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 257.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 257.MV.002
Roosevelt Dorn oral history interview conducted by Krystle A. Evans, 2007-11-07
AFC 2004/007: 258
Roosevelt Dorn was the mayor of Inglewood, California.
The interview includes Roosevelt Dorn's memories of growing up in Checotah, Oklahoma, serving in the air force and working as a bailiff while he attended law school in California. He recalls serving as a juvenile court judge and his election as mayor of Inglewood, California. He discusses his accomplishments as mayor including bringing new development in Inglewood and lowering the crime rate.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655182
BOX-FOLDER 21/277 Manuscripts
1 transcript (29 pages)
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (MiniDV) (60 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 258.MV.001
Julian Dugas oral history interview conducted by Johnnetta Cole, 2008-10-04
AFC 2004/007: 259
Julian Dugas was a civil rights lawyer and law professor at Howard University.
The interview includes Julian Dugas' memories of growing up in Augusta, Georgia and attending South Carolina State University and Howard University Law School. He recalls serving in the navy during World War II and working on the school desegregation case Bolling v. Sharpe and other civil rights cases. He discusses teaching law at Howard University, starting the Neighborhood Legal Services organization and working as the District of Columbia city administrator.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655183
BOX-FOLDER 21/278 Manuscripts
1 transcript (103 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/501 Graphic Images
8 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCam) (192 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 259.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 259.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 259.MV.003
Ovide Duncantell oral history interview conducted by Terri Mason, 2007-10-11
AFC 2004/007: 260
Ovide Duncantell was a civic leader and founder of the Black Heritage Society.
The interview includes Ovide Duncantell's memories of growing up in Louisiana, serving in the air force and moving to Houston, Texas. He recalls working as an insurance agent and his position with the Houston Community Action Association, an anti-poverty program. He discusses starting a free breakfast program for children, running for city council and founding the Black Heritage Society.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655184
BOX-FOLDER 21/279 Manuscripts
1 transcript (63 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/502 Graphic Images
10 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 260.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 260.MV.002
Louis Farrakhan oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2008-05-07
AFC 2004/007: 261
Louis Farrakhan was the head of the Nation of Islam.
Louis Farrakhan was interviewed by Camille O. Cosby on May 7, 2008 for the National Visionary Leadership Project in Chicago, Illinois.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655238
BOX-FOLDER 32/503 Graphic Images
15 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
4 videocassettes of 4 (DVCam) (256 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 261.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 261.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 261.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 261.MV.004
Clarence Faulcon oral history interview conducted by Matthew Frazier, 2007-10-17
AFC 2004/007: 262
Clarence Faulcon was a pianist, conductor and professor of music.
The interview includes Clarence Faulcon's memories of growing up in Philadelphia, learning to play piano, and attending Lincoln University and the University of Pennsylvania. He recalls teaching music to junior high students, earning his Ph.D. in music and conducting the Philadelphia Concert Orchestra. He discusses teaching at Cazenovia College, performing with his wife, Jacqueline, and starting a program to showcase the works of African American composers.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655185
BOX-FOLDER 21/281 Manuscripts
1 transcript (69 pages)
Moving Images
3 videocassettes of 3 (MiniDV) (180 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 262.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 262.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 262.MV.003
Jacqueline Faulcon oral history interview conducted by Matthew Frazier, 2007-10-20
AFC 2004/007: 263
Jacqueline Faulcon was a pianist, singer and music teacher.
The interview includes Jacqueline Faulcon's memories of growing up in Kingston, New York, her career as a music teacher and raising her son. She discusses her work with the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia, teaching in public schools and colleges, and performing with her husband Clarence.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655186
BOX-FOLDER 21/282 Manuscripts
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