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Series III: Interviews (continued)
Adele McQueen oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2003-01-16 (continued)
Adele McQueen oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2003-01-16 (continued)
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655548
BOX-FOLDER 9/95 Manuscripts
1 transcript (87 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/395 Graphic Images
3 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: 075.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 075.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 075.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 075.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 075.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 075.MV.006
James Meredith oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2006-06-27
AFC 2004/007: 076
James Meredith was the first African American student to attend the University of Mississippi.
The interview includes James Meredith's memories of growing up in Kosciusko, Mississippi, serving in the air force and attending Jackson State University. He recalls his friendship with Medgar Evers, applying to the University of Mississippi and the resulting Supreme Court case that allowed him to attend. He discusses his opposition to the non-violence movement and working for Senator Jesse Helms.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655235
BOX-FOLDER 9/96 Manuscripts
1 transcript (126 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/396 Graphic Images
9 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Norma Miller oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2006-06-01
AFC 2004/007: 077
Norma Miller was a swing dancer, actress and stand up comedienne.
The interview includes Norma Miller's memories of growing up in Harlem, New York, taking dance lessons and dancing the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom at age 12. She recalls dancing in competitions in New York, touring Europe and her friendship with dancer Frankie Manning. She discusses appearing in movies, the decline of swing dancing, and her later career as a comedienne with Redd Foxx.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655284
BOX-FOLDER 10/97 Manuscripts
1 transcript (141 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/397 Graphic Images
45 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
6 videocassettes of 6 (Betacam SP) (180 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 077.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 077.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 077.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 077.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 077.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 077.MV.006
Arthur Mitchell oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2004-08-26
AFC 2004/007: 078
Arthur Mitchell was a ballet dancer, teacher and founder of the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
The interview includes Arthur Mitchell's memories of growing up in Harlem, New York and attending the High School of Performing Arts where he studied tap and modern dance. He recalls the discrimination against African American dancers, joining Katherine Dunham's dance school and attending the School of American Ballet. He discusses being the first African American in the New York City Ballet, working with choreographer George Balanchine and founding the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655540
BOX-FOLDER 10/98 Manuscripts
1 transcript (74 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/398 Graphic Images
52 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
7 videocassettes of 7 (Betacam SP) (210 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 078.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 078.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 078.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 078.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 078.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 078.MV.006
AFC 2004/007: 078.MV.007
Ella Mitchell oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2004-05-24
AFC 2004/007: 079a
Ella Mitchell was a Baptist minister, writer and teacher.
The interview includes Ella Mitchell's memories of growing up in South Carolina, attending Talladega College and Union Theological Seminary where she met her husband, Henry Mitchell. She recalls their move to California, her teaching career in early childhood education and her involvement in the civil rights movement. She discusses the opposition to women clergy in the Baptist Church, her ordination and career as a minister. She is also interviewed with her husband Henry about their marriage and life in the church.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655549
BOX-FOLDER 10/99 Manuscripts
1 transcript (42 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 28/399 Graphic Images
5 photographs : color ; 4 x 6 in.
Moving Images
7 videocassettes of 7 (Betacam SP) (210 min.) sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 079a.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 079a.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 079a.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 079a.MV.004
AFC 2004/007: 079a.MV.005
AFC 2004/007: 079a.MV.006
AFC 2004/007: 079b.MV.001
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.
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