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Series III: Interviews (continued)
George L. Russell oral history interview conducted by Vanessa Wachira, 2007-10-31 (continued)
George L. Russell oral history interview conducted by Vanessa Wachira, 2007-10-31 (continued)
George L. Russell was a lawyer, judge and city solicitor of Baltimore, Maryland.
The interview includes George L. Russell's memories of growing up in Baltimore, Maryland and attending Lincoln University and the University of Maryland Law School. He recalls serving in the army, working at a law firm in Baltimore and his appointment as a judge for the Circuit Court of Maryland. He discusses becoming the first African American city solicitor, serving as president of the Maryland Bar Association and starting his own law firm.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655215
BOX-FOLDER 23/307 Manuscripts
1 transcript (80 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 289.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 289.MV.002
Frederick Scott oral history interview conducted by Eddie Holiday, 2007-10-16
AFC 2004/007: 290
Frederick Scott was a chemical engineer and the first African American student at Johns Hopkins University.
The interview includes Frederick Scott's memories of growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, becoming the first African American student at Johns Hopkins University and majoring in chemical engineering. He recalls serving in the army, meeting his wife and working as an engineer for RCA. He discusses working in advertising and as an editor for scientific journals and the effects of the civil rights movement.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655216
BOX-FOLDER 24/308 Manuscripts
1 transcript (59 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 290.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 290.MV.002
Marion Coles oral history interview conducted by Racquel Oden, 2009-05-30
AFC 2004/007: 291
Marion Coles was a dancer and member of the Silver Belles dance group.
The interview includes Marion Coles' memories of growing up in Harlem, New York, learning to dance from her mother, and becoming a chorus line dancer. She recalls working with Jimmy Lunceford, striking at the Apollo Theater and her friendships with other dancers. She discusses raising her family, teaching tap dance and joining the Silver Belles dance group.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655229
BOX-FOLDER 24/309 Manuscripts
1 transcript (37 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/520 Graphic Images
23 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (DVCam) (128 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 291.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 291.MV.002
Marion Coles and Cleo Hayes oral history interview conducted by Racquel Oden, 2009-05-30
AFC 2004/007: 291a
Marion Coles and Cleo Hayes were dancers and members of the Silver Belles dance group.
The interview includes Marion Coles' and Cleo Hayes' memories of dancing in nightclubs in Harlem, New York. They recall striking for better wages at the Apollo Theater, their friendship with dancer Bertye Lou Wood and performing with the U.S.O. during World War II. They discuss forming the Silver Belles dance group and performing at tap dance festivals.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655230
BOX-FOLDER 24/310 Manuscripts
1 transcript (38 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/521 Graphic Images
2 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (DVCam) (64 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
1 videocassette of 1 (Mini DV) (60 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 291a.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 291a.MV.002
Elaine Ellis oral history interview conducted by Cynthia Dinkins, 2009-07-31
AFC 2004/007: 292
Elaine Ellis was a dancer and member of the Silver Belles dance group.
The interview includes Elaine Ellis' memories of growing up in Panama, moving to New York and working as a bartender and dancer. She recalls meeting other dancers and performing at the Cotton Club, the Zanzibar and in Atlantic City. She discusses forming the Silver Belles dance group, performing for the elderly and making the movie "Been Rich All My Life."
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655228
BOX-FOLDER 24/311 Manuscripts
1 transcript (48 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/521 Graphic Images
21 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (DVCam) (64 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 292.MV.001
Cleo Hayes with Elaine Ellis oral history interview conducted by Cynthia Dinkins, 2009-07-31
AFC 2004/007: 293
Cleo Hayes and Elaine Ellis were dancers who founded the Silver Belles dance group.
The interview includes Cleo Hayes' memories of growing up in Mississippi, moving to Chicago, Illinois, dancing in nightclubs and appearing in the movie "Stormy Weather." With Elaine Ellis, the two recall dancing at the Apollo Theater, joining a union and striking for better pay. They discuss performing at other clubs in New York and their memories of starting the Silver Belles dance group.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655300
BOX-FOLDER 24/312 Manuscripts
1 transcript (51 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/522 Graphic Images
39 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
1 videocassette of 1 (DVCam) (64 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 293.MV.001
John B. Slaughter oral history interview conducted by Racquel Oden, 2009-01-23
AFC 2004/007: 296
John B. Slaughter was an engineer and president of the University of Maryland.
The interview includes John B. Slaughter's memories of growing up in Topeka, Kansas, repairing radios and attending Washburn University and Kansas State University. He recalls protesting discrimination in Manhattan, Kansas, meeting his wife and working as an engineer for Convair and the Navy Electronics Laboratory in San Diego, California. He discusses earning his master's degree, working at the National Science Foundation and becoming president of the University of Maryland.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655217
BOX-FOLDER 24/313 Manuscripts
1 transcript (98 pages)
Moving Images
3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCam) (192 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 296.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 296.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 296.MV.003
Louis Stokes oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2007-09-24
AFC 2004/007: 297
The interview includes Louis Stokes' memories of growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, serving in the army during World War II and attending Case Western Reserve University. He recalls opening a criminal law practice with his brother, Carl Stokes, working on the Terry v. Ohio Supreme Court case, and defending civil rights demonstrators in Cleveland. He discusses his brother's election as mayor of Cleveland and serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for thirty years.
Louis Stokes was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655218
BOX-FOLDER 24/314 Manuscripts
1 transcript (117 pages)
Moving Images
3 videocassettes of 3 (DVCam) (192 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 297.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 297.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 297.MV.003
Bernice Sumlin oral history interview conducted by Knetra Nelson, 2007-11-01
AFC 2004/007: 298
Bernice Sumlin was a teacher, school administrator and the supreme basileus of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
The interview includes Bernice Sumlin's memories of growing up in Dayton, Ohio, attending Wilberforce University and Miami University. She recalls becoming a teacher and school administrator in Dayton and serving as supreme basileus of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She discusses fundraising for the United Negro College Fund and traveling to Africa.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655219
BOX-FOLDER 24/315 Manuscripts
1 transcript (50 pages)
Moving Images
2 videocassettes of 2 (MiniDV) (120 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 298.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 298.MV.002
Allen Toussaint oral history interview conducted by Dale Mason Cochran, 2008-08-27
AFC 2004/007: 299
Allen Toussaint was a pianist, songwriter and record producer.
The interview includes Allen Toussaint's memories of growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, learning to play the piano and playing in his first band, the Flamingoes. He recalls playing at the club Dew Drop, writing his first songs and becoming a record producer. He discusses serving in the Army, experimenting with new styles of music and surviving Hurricane Katrina.
Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655220
BOX-FOLDER 24/316 Manuscripts
1 transcript (153 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 32/524 Graphic Images
31 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
Moving Images
4 videocassettes of 4 (DVCam) (256 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. camera master
AFC 2004/007: 299.MV.001
AFC 2004/007: 299.MV.002
AFC 2004/007: 299.MV.003
AFC 2004/007: 299.MV.004
Melvin Van Peebles oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2008-03-25
AFC 2004/007: 300
Melvin Van Peebles was an actor, writer and filmmaker.
The interview includes Melvin Van Peebles' memories of growing up in Chicago, Illinois, attending Ohio Wesleyan University and serving in the air force. He recalls living in Mexico and San Francisco, California, making his first short film, and living in Europe where he wrote novels, worked as a translator and made films. He discusses moving back to the United States, the success of his feature films and his son Mario's film career.
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