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

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	Series III: Interviews (continued)
		Evelyn Granville oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2003-04-29 (continued)
		Evelyn Granville oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2003-04-29 (continued)
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2011655227
BOX-FOLDER 6/61			Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 6/61				1 transcript (175 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 27/366			Graphic Images
BOX-FOLDER 27/366				21 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				5 videocassettes of 5 (Betacam SP) (150 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
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		Samuel Gravely oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2002-10-31
			AFC 2004/007: 046
			Samuel Gravely was the first African American admiral in the Navy.
			The interview includes Samual Gravely's memories of growing up in Richmond, Virginia and joining the navy at the beginning of World War II. He recalls passing the officer test, becoming the first African American to graduate from the navy's V-12 officer training program, and training other African Americans at segregated bases. He discusses his years out of the navy after World War II and being called back after the military was desegregated in 1948. He recounts his many tours of duty on ships including the USS Iowa, USS Taussig and his promotion to Vice Admiral.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655489
BOX-FOLDER 7/62-63			Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 7/62-63				1 transcript (58 pages)
				1 bound transcript (105 pages) with CD insert
BOX-FOLDER 27/367			Graphic Images
BOX-FOLDER 27/367				2 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
				30 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: 046.MV.001
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		Charles Green oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2004-05-18
			AFC 2004/007: 047
			Charles Green was a Baptist minister in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
			The interview includes Charles Green's memories of growing up in Arlington, Virginia, where his father was a minister. He recalls attending Virginia Union University, serving in the segregated army during World War II and returning to pastor several churches in rural Virginia. He discusses meeting Martin Luther King, Jr., his initial involvement in the civil rights movement and his opinions on the drawbacks of desegregation for African Americans.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655490
BOX-FOLDER 7/64			Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 7/64				1 transcript (25 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 27/368			Graphic Images
BOX-FOLDER 27/368				20 photographs : color ; 4 x 6 in.
				2 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				5 videocassettes of 5 (Betacam SP) (150 min.) sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
				1 videocassette of 1 (DVCAM) (184 min.) sound, color ; 1/4 in. edited master
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		Dick Gregory oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2002-04-29
			AFC 2004/007: 048
			Dick Gregory was a comedian, public speaker, athlete and civil rights activist.
			The interview includes Dick Gregory's memories of growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, his struggles with learning to read and protesting segregated track meets. He recalls attending Southern Illinois University on a track scholarship, joining the army and his early comedy performances. He discusses working at the Playboy Club in Chicago, Illinois and appearing on the Tonight Show with Jack Paar. He also discusses his opinions on racism, education, the civil rights movement, and religion.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655504
BOX-FOLDER 7/65			Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 7/65				1 transcript (112 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 27/369			Graphic Images
BOX-FOLDER 27/369				27 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				9 videocassettes of 9 (Betacam SP) (270 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
				1 videocassette of 1 (DV) (276 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. edited master
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		Robert Guillaume oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2002-04-15
			AFC 2004/007: 049
			Robert Guillaume was a stage, film and television actor.
			The interview includes Robert Guillaume's memories of growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, serving in the army and attending Washington University. He recalls his early performances in musicals at the Karamu Theater in Cleveland, Ohio and on Broadway. He discusses his television roles on "Soap," "Benson" and "Sports Night," and his efforts to change how African Americans are portrayed in the media.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655524
BOX-FOLDER 7/66			Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 7/66				1 transcript (48 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 27/370			Graphic Images
BOX-FOLDER 27/370				33 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: 049.MV.001
				AFC 2004/007: 049.MV.002
				AFC 2004/007: 049.MV.003
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				AFC 2004/007: 049.MV.005
		Barbara Harris oral history interview conducted by Renee Poussaint, 2002-11-15
			AFC 2004/007: 050
			Barbara Harris was the first female bishop in the Episcopal Church.
			The interview includes Barbara Harris' memories of growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working in public relations and traveling through the segregated South for her job. She recalls her participation in the Episcopal Church and finding a community oriented parish and volunteering for several causes. She discusses her call to ministry, her process of ordination, and the opposition against her consecration as the first female bishop of the Episcopal Church.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655525
BOX-FOLDER 7/67			Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 7/67				1 transcript (37 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 27/371			Graphic Images
BOX-FOLDER 27/371				12 photographs : color ; 4 x 6 in.
				12 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: 050.MV.001
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		Jimmy Heath oral history interview conducted by Camille O. Cosby, 2002-06-19
			AFC 2004/007: 051
			Jimmy Heath was a saxophonist, composer and professor of music.
			The interview includes Jimmy Heath's memories of growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and learning to play saxophone. He recalls playing in many jazz bands with famous musicians including John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and his brothers Percy and Albert. He also discusses his drug addiction, becoming a composer and teaching jazz at several colleges.
			Catalog Record: http://lccn.loc.gov/2010655505
BOX-FOLDER 7/68			Manuscripts
BOX-FOLDER 7/68				1 transcript (57 pages)
BOX-FOLDER 27/372			Graphic Images
BOX-FOLDER 27/372				45 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color
			Moving Images
				6 videocassettes of 6 (Betacam SP) (180 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. camera master
				1 videocassette of 1 (DV) (186 min.) : sound, color ; 1/4 in. edited master
				AFC 2004/007: 051.MV.001
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				AFC 2004/007: 051.MV.003
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				AFC 2004/007: 051.MV.007
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