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Title: Kathleen Crosby oral history interview, 2001 October 1
Creator: Crosby, Kathleen R. (Kathleen Ross), 1925-2012
Date Created: 2001-10-01
Subjects--Topical: Early childhood education, School management and organization, African American school principals, Early childhood education--Administration, Racism in education, Segregation in education, School integration, Busing for school integration, Race relations, Civil rights movements, Racism, Threats of violence
Description: Kathleen Crosby recounts her forty-year career as an educator in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), as well as her involvement in the civil rights movement in Charlotte. She describes the conditions for African Americans living under Jim Crow in...

Title: Sue Spayth Riley oral history interview, 2005 September 13
Creator: Riley, Sue Spayth, 1920-2006
Date Created: 2005-09-13
Subjects--Topical: Unitarian Universalist churches--Education, Open plan schools, Education, Preschool--Curricula, Preschool teachers, School integration, Progressive education--Philosophy, Teacher-student relationships
Description: Sue Spayth Riley describes her experiences as the founder and director of Charlotte's first integrated and open preschool, the Open Door School. Ms. Riley attributes her decision to establish the Open Door School to a combination of influence...

Title: Road, Year, Fight, Chronology, and Always
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-08
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Primaries--U.S. states, Advertising, Political, Education and state, Medicare, Medical care, Social security--Government policy, Older people
Description: Five ads on one recording, as named in the title. "Road" is about education, the other four are against Democratic primary candidate Charlie Sanders.

Title: Issues in Focus: Charlie Sanders
Creator: Sanders, Charles A., 1932-
Date Created: 1995-10-27
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Primaries--U.S. states, Education, Student loans, Education and state, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Medical care, Older people, Environmental policy, Drug traffic, Tax deductions, Campaign funds, Health insurance, Welfare recipients, Criminals--Rehabilitation
Description: Charles Sanders appears on Issues in Focus, a local program in Cabarrus County. Glenn White is the host. Sanders talks about why he is running in the 1996 senatorial primary as a candidate. He talks about partisanship and calls Jesse Helms "Senato...

Title: Duke University College Democrats
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-04-04
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Primaries--U.S. states, Economic security, Job security, Medical care, Environmental policy, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Tax deductions, Subsidies, American Dream
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at Duke University hosted by the College Democrats. Students first give a short a capella performance, and Gantt is introduced by student Chris Lamb. Gantt delivers a campaign speech then answers student's q...

Title: Salisbury Head Start
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-09-13
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Parenting, Education and state, Higher education and state, Economic security, Equal pay for equal work, Public welfare, Social values, Crime--Government policy, Respect for persons
Description: Invited address to the Head Start Policy Council of Salisbury. Includes short introductions by a child, a Head Start Policy Council member, and a parent. Gantt congratulated and encouraged the adults involved at the school for their good work. Pri...

Title: Kidworks, Raleigh, side a
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-09-20
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Child care--Government policy, Tax credits, Early childhood education--Government policy, Higher education and state, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Social values, Family policy, Public welfare, Education, Respect for persons
Description: Harvey Gantt gives a speech at Kidworks child care center that focuses heavily on topics around education, child care, and families. He proposes a $500 tax credit per child for employees with young children and discusses childcare needs for workin...

Title: Greensboro News & Record
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-09
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Public welfare, Family policy, Education, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Tax evasion, Voter turnout, Tobacco--Law and legislation, Education, Education and state, Early childhood education--Government policy, Business enterprises--Political aspects, Debates and debating
Description: Harvey Gantt answers questions from several reporters on Jesse Helms, and speaks on his disappointment with Helm's campaign tactics attempting to paint Gantt as a "left-wing nut" and outside of the mainstream by taking Gantt's words out of context...

Title: Bishop McGuinness High School, Winston-Salem
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-09
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Education and state, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Federal aid to education, Tax deductions, Student loans, Occupational training, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Medicare, Family policy, Social values, Parenting, Respect for persons, Leadership, Budget deficits--Political aspects, Subsidies, Gay rights, Same-sex marriage, Crime--Government policy, Prostitution, Abortion--Law and legislation, Capital punishment
Description: Harvey Gantt begins his campaign speech at Bishop McGuinness High School. Gantt discusses his background and his reasons for running for senate against Jesse Helms for a second time. He focuses on his main campaign themes of making education more ...

Title: Wilson seniors event
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-15
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, Older people, Crime--Government policy, Law enforcement, Social values, Working class families, Education, Early childhood education--Government policy, Student loans, Federal aid to education, Tax deductions, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Taxation--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work
Description: Harvey Gantt speaks at an event where both seniors and law enforcement officers were invited. Jenny Hamilton introduces Gantt. Gantt assures the audiecen that he would keep his doors and communication open during his tenure as US Senator and not j...

Title: SAS Institute Day Care Center
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-17
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Federal aid to education, Pensions--Law and legislation, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Job security, Occupational training, Equal pay for equal work, Drug traffic, Drug abuse--Prevention, Capital gains tax, Subsidies
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a speech at SAS Institute's day care facility. Gantt mentions they are in the last 19 or so days out to Election Day. He discusses education, his plans to preserve childhood education programs, and how investing in education ...

Title: YWCA, Winston-Salem
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-18
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Absentee fathers, Absentee mothers, Respect, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Dropouts, Juvenile delinquency, Pensions--Law and legislation, Same-sex marriage, Public welfare, Magnet schools
Description: Harvey Gantt gives a speech to children and adults at the YWCA in Winston-Salem. Gantt praises the YWCA, then discusses his platform, inlcuding: new ideas for working class families; communicating with children; how he grew up with four sisters an...

Title: Pineville Chamber of Commerce
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-18
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Cost and standard of living, Education, Education, Higher, Medical care, Older people, Tax deductions, Occupational training, Politics and government--Public opinion
Description: Harvey Gantt gives a speech at the Pineville Chamber of Commerce. He talks about how Americans are concerned about their future (cost of living, education, health care), and are suspicious of politicians. Other topics include the importance of ear...

Title: Fayetteville Democratic Headquarters
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-21
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Social security--Government policy, Older people, Pensions--Law and legislation, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Health insurance, Political participation
Description: Harvey Gantt gives a campaign speech at the Fayetteville Democratic Headquarters. He is introduced by Sheriff of Cumberland County "Moose" Butler. Gantt thanks the Democratic Party and encourages attendees to go out and vote for Democrats. Gantt t...

Title: Troy Senior Center
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-21
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, American Dream, Tax deductions, Older people, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Health insurance, Pharmaceutical industry, Pharmaceutical industry--Corrupt practices, Equal pay for equal work, Pensions--Law and legislation, Absentee fathers, Free trade, Occupational training, Public welfare
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at the Troy Senior Center. Topics include restoring the American Dream; kitchen table issues; education; job security; taking care of elderly parents; and combining new ideas with old values. Gantt compares ...

Title: E.J. Snyder Company, Albemarle
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-21
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Equal pay for equal work, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Pensions--Law and legislation, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, American Dream, Social security--Government policy, Medicare
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech at the E.J. Snyder Company plant. Gantt begins by discussing the changing workforce and continuing education. Topics include taking care of workers; pensions; equal pay; increasing wages; portable pensions; ...

Title: Sanitary Cafe, Reidsville
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-22
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Job security, Occupational training, Commercial policy, Small business, Drug traffic, Drug abuse--Study and teaching, Drug abuse--Rehabilitation, High school dropouts--Prevention
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a speech in Rockingham County, North Carolina. He talks about how he is actually campaigning, while his oponent, Jesse Helms, is not. Topics include: kitchen table issues, working families, job training programs, support of u...

Title: High Point Furniture Market
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-22
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Pensions--Law and legislation, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Job security, Occupational training, Equal pay for equal work, Student loans, Education and state, Tax deductions, Political participation, Older people
Description: Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech in High Point. Gantt criticizes his opponent, Jesse Helms, for not campaigning or visiting with voters across the state. Topics include job security, pensions, wages, job training, equal pay for equal work, ...

Title: Jim Perry, Wall Street Journal; Politics with Chris Matthews, CNBC
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-23
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Tax deductions, Education, Education, Higher, Student loans, Education and state, Older people, Job security, Occupational training, Advertising, Political
Description: Harvey Gantt is interviewed by reporters, but the questions are inaudible. Gantt says that people are worried about security in abroad sense (education, job security, protecting seniors). Gantt supports Head Start and tax deductions for education....

Title: Charlotte Seniors
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-23
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Medicare, Older people, Equal pay for equal work, Medical care, Education and state, Student loans, Social security--Government policy, Subsidies, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Political participation
Description: Harvey Gantt speaks to senior citizens in Charlotte at a campaign event. He is introduced by former Charlotte City Council member and mayor pro tem Al Rousso. Main topics include health care, Social Security, and Medicare, as well as support for e...