National Visionary Leadership Project interviews and conference collection, 1997-2009 (Library of Congress Finding Aid)

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	Series III: Interviews (continued)
		Chuck Brown oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2007-08-08 (continued)
			Manuscripts (continued)
				1 transcript (157 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 31/492			Graphic Images
				37 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCam) (192 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 239.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 239.MV.002
				AFC 2004/007: 239.MV.003
		Roger Wilkins oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2007-08-15
			AFC 2004/007: 240
			Roger Wilkins was a lawyer, civil rights activist, journalist and the first African American Assistant Attorney General.
			The interview includes Roger Wilkins' memories of growing up in Kansas City, Missouri and Grand Rapids, Michigan and assisting his uncle Roy Wilkins during the civil rights movement. He recalls attending the University of Michigan for college and law school, working for the Agency for International Development and becoming Assistant Attorney General under President Johnson. He discusses working at the Ford Foundation, becoming a reporter at the Washington Post and the New York Times, and his support of the gay rights movement.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655222
BOX-FOLDER 20/262			Manuscripts
				1 transcript (164 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 31/493			Graphic Images
				11 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				5 videocassettes of 5 (DVCam) (320 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 240.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 240.MV.002
				AFC 2004/007: 240.MV.003
				AFC 2004/007: 240.MV.004
				AFC 2004/007: 240.MV.005
		John Conyers oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2007-08-20
			AFC 2004/007: 241
			John Conyers was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (D-MI), Chairman of House Judiciary Committee and co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus.
			The interview includes John Conyers' memories of growing up in Detroit, his father's involvement in the United Auto Workers union, his military service in Korea, and his education at Wayne State University. He discusses his involvement in the civil rights movement, including meeting Martin Luther King, Jr. He also discusses his election to congress and many events during his long career, including his work on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, founding the Black Congressional Caucus and the Nixon impeachment.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655459
BOX-FOLDER 20/363			Manuscripts
				1 transcript (67 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 31/494			Graphic Images
				12 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCAM) (192 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 241.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 241.MV.002
				AFC 2004/007: 241.MV.003
		Vivian Ayers Allen oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2008-09-23
			AFC 2004/007: 245
			Vivian Ayers Allen was a poet, artist and playwright.
			The interview includes Vivian Ayers Allen's memories of growing up in Chester, South Carolina and attending the Brainerd Institute, a former Presbyterian freedmen school, and Bennett College. She recalls marrying and divorcing her husband, her start at writing poetry, and raising her children. She discusses living in Mexico, starting community arts programs in Houston, Texas and Chester, South Carolina, and buying the Brainerd Institute with her daughters, Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655165
BOX-FOLDER 20/264			Manuscripts
				1 transcript (165 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 31/495			Graphic Images
				11 photographs : color ; 4 x 6 in.
			Moving Images
				3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCam) (192 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 245.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 245.MV.002
				AFC 2004/007: 245.MV.003
		Earl Barthé oral history interview conducted by Dale Mason Cochran, 2008-08-22
			AFC 2004/007: 246
			Earl Barthé was a plasterer, plasterwork historian and labor union leader.
			The interview includes Earl Barthé's memories of growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, his family's plaster business and his Uncle Peter's success at integrating the Plasterer's Union. He recalls his work on many historic buildings, churches and houses in New Orleans, including the Superdome, Luling Mansion and Xavier University. He discusses his involvement in the labor movement, local politics and the civil rights movement and his exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655166
BOX-FOLDER 20/265			Manuscripts
				1 transcript (126 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 31/496			Graphic Images
				38 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				2 videocassettes of 2 (DVCam) (128 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 246.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 246.MV.002
		Simeon Booker oral history interview conducted by Cheryl S. Clarke, 2009-10-29
			AFC 2004/007: 247
			Simeon Booker was a journalist and the first African American employee of the Washington Post.
			Simeon Booker was interviewed by Cheryl S. Clarke on October 29, 2009 for the National Visionary Leadership Project in Washington, D.C.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655237
BOX-FOLDER 31/497			Graphic Images
				64 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				2 videocassettes of 2 (DVCam) (128 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 247.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 247.MV.002
		Leo Branton interview conducted by Dale Mason Cochran, 2008-07-29
			AFC 2004/007: 248
			Leo Branton was a criminal defense and civil rights lawyer.
			The interview includes Leo Branton's memories of growing up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, attending Tennessee State University and serving in the army during World War II. He recalls attending law school at Northwestern University, moving to Los Angeles, California and staring his own criminal defense law practice. He discusses his Hollywood clients and his well known cases defending the Black Panthers and Angela Davis.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655167
BOX-FOLDER 20/267			Manuscripts
				1 transcript (173 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/498			Graphic Images
				65 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				10 videocassettes of 10 (Betacam SP) (300 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.002
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.003
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.004
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.005
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.006
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.007
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.008
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.009
				AFC 2004/007: 248.MV.010
		Mary T. Christian oral history interview conducted by Courtney Ward, 2007-10-19
			AFC 2004/007: 249
			Mary Christian was a teacher, professor of education at Hampton University and Delegate of the Virginia House.
			The interview includes Mary Christian's memories of growing up in Hampton, Virginia, teaching at Hampton public schools and encouraging her students' involvement in the civil rights movement. She recalls the desegregation of public schools, serving on the school board and earning her Ph. D. She discusses her career teaching at Hampton University, her involvement in local politics and her election to the Virginia House of Delegates.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655171
BOX-FOLDER 21/268			Manuscripts
				1 transcript (120 pages)
			Moving Images
				3 videocassettes of 3 (MiniDV) (180 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				1 videocassette of 1 (DVCam) (184 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 249.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 249.MV.002
				AFC 2004/007: 249.MV.003
		Moses Cobb oral history interview conducted by Mary Brooks, 2007-12-01
			AFC 2004/007: 250
			Moses Cobb was a janitor and skycap for American Airlines.
			The interview includes Moses Cobb's memories of growing up in Athens, Georgia, moving to Baltimore, Maryland and working as an airport janitor. He recalls his career as a skycap with American Airlines and serving in the army. He discusses his involvement at his church and offers advice for young African Americans.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655172
BOX-FOLDER 21/269			Manuscripts
				1 transcript (19 pages)
			Moving Images
				1 videocassette of 1 (MiniDV) (60 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
				AFC 2004/007: 250.MV.001
		Vernon Coffey oral history interview conducted by Tiffany Tucker, 2007
			AFC 2004/007: 251
			Vernon Coffey was a Lieutenant Colonel in the army and a corporate executive.
			The interview includes Vernon Coffey's memories of growing up in Kansas City, Kansas, working as a train waiter and joining in the army. He recalls attending Officer Candidate School, serving in the Korean War, and becoming a paratrooper. He discusses the Vietnam War, serving as an army aid to the President, and his work as a corporate executive for General Mills and several other companies.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655173
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