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1980 presidential race cartoon
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Creator
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Payne, Eugene G., 1919-2010
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Date Created
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1980-09-04
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Subjects--Topical
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Political cartoons, Politics and government--Caricatures and cartoons, Presidents--Election, Political candidates, Political participation, Politics and government
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Description
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Topics include: 1980 United States presidential election; Presidential candidates; Political campaigns; Political participation; United States politics and government
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Title
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Address to teamsters
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-10-18
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Campaign funds, Political participation, Voter turnout, Labor unions
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Description
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Harvey Gantt delivers a message to members of the Teamster's Union who are meeting. He apologizes for not being able to make it in person to a meeting that day and encourages his audience to support Democratic candidates in 1996 and help get out t...
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Angel Truesdale oral history interview, 2020 December 2
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Creator
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Truesdale, Angel
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Date Created
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2020-12-02
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Subjects--Topical
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College students, Universities and colleges--Alumni and alumnae, African Americans--Education, University Librarian, Political participation
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Description
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Angel Truesdale shares her experience as an undergraduate student at UNC Charlotte from Spring 2004 to 2008. [All times approximate] She shares her decision to come to UNC Charlotte as a native of Charlotte [2:20], her experience as a commuter stu...
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Arthur Goodman Jr. oral history interview, 1990 April 22
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Creator
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Goodman, Arthur, Jr., 1926-2003
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Date Created
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1990-04-22
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Subjects--Topical
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Jews--Social life and customs, Judaism--Customs and practices, Jewish religious education of young people, Passover--Customs and practices, Political participation, Jews--Political activity, Zionism
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Description
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Longtime Charlotte resident Arthur Goodman Jr. recalls his memories of life as a member of the city's Jewish community during the twentieth century. He reminisces about family Passover traditions, Jewish education, and the positive impact his rabb...
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Asheville and Greensboro
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-11-04
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Education, Higher, Medical care, Cost of, Economic security, Job security, Older people, Medicare, Medicaid, Social security--Government policy, Environmental policy, Political participation, Pensions--Law and legislation, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Student loans, Health insurance, Equal pay for equal work, Subsidies, Conflict of interests, Debts, Public
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Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech in Asheville a day before the election. He is first introduced by a speaker. Gantt tells the crowd that he is moved by students who came to the airport to greet him and thanks specific people who helped with...
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Craven Community College, New Bern
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-10-15
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Vocational education, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Student loans, Tax deductions, Occupational training, American Dream, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Health insurance, Political participation, Higher education and state, Respect for persons, Absentee fathers, Absentee mothers, Family policy, Individual retirement accounts--Law and legislation, Public welfare, Crime--Government policy, Drug dealers--Government policy, Drug abuse--Prevention, Parenting
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Description
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Harvey Gantt delivers a short speech on primarily education issues at Craven Community College. Gantt announces that he believes that the key to the American Dream is in individuals being able to continually improve themselves through affordable e...
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Dolon W. Corbett oral history interview, 2002 January 28
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Creator
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Corbett, Dolon W. (Dolon Wilson)
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Date Created
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2002-01-28
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Subjects--Topical
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Land Use, Rural, Rural families, Sawmills, Farm life, Family farms, Timber, Natural areas, Political participation, Political and social views, Rural development
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Description
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Dolon Wilson Corbett recalls his family's history in Ophir, Montgomery County, North Carolina, and how his family made their living by farming and working in a saw mill. Mr. Corbett discusses memories from growing up at the family home where he st...
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Donald G. Bryant oral history interview, 2004 March 24
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Creator
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Bryant, Don, 1923-2013
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Date Created
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2004-03-24
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Subjects--Topical
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Urban renewal, African American business enterprises, African American neighborhoods, Segregation, Political and social views, Political participation, City councils, City council members, Cities and towns--Growth, City managers
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Description
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Donald G. Bryant discusses his role as the only dissenting voice on the Charlotte City Council (1961-1965) in opposition to Charlotte's urban redevelopment plan. He agreed with the other city council members that poverty and poor living conditions...
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Fayetteville Democratic Headquarters
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-10-21
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Subjects--Topical
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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
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Description
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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...
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Greenville and Jimmy Carter speech
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-11-04
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Education, Education, Higher, Education, Higher--Economic aspects, Economic security, Job security, Occupational training, Pensions--Law and legislation, Equal pay for equal work, Older people, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Environmental policy, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Subsidies, Political participation, Human rights, International relations, Apartheid, Dictators
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Harvey Gantt delivers a campaign speech in Greenville, North Carolina. Gantt tells the crowd that he knows that they want change, and he has listened and talked to voters over the last six years. He criticizes his opponent, Jesse Helms, for not li...
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Harvey Gantt AFL-DIO meeting
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-09-05
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Campaign funds, Political participation, Voter turnout, Labor unions
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Description
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Recording of a speech delivered by Harvey Gantt to a DIO meeting. Video is just the text of the speech. The speech focuses on how Gantt plans to win the election, beat Jesse Helms, and get out the vote.
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Haywood Community College, part 2
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-11-02
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Job creation, Health insurance--Costs, Drug abuse, Legislative oversight, Intelligence service, Political participation
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Description
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Continuation of a question and answer session following a campaign speech by Harvey Gantt at Haywood Community College. Topics include job creation, health insurance, a conspiracy theory that the government introduced crack cocaine to inner cities...
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Herman Blumenthal oral history interview, 1989 February 26
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Creator
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Blumenthal, Herman, 1915-2001
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Date Created
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1989-02-26
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Subjects--Topical
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Jews--Social life and customs, Judaism--Customs and practices, Jewish religious education, Political participation
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Description
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Long-time Charlotte resident and civic activist Herman Blumenthal discusses the Jewish experience in Charlotte beginning upon his arrival in the 1930s. He describes the small Jewish community centered around the synagogue and recalls prominent fam...
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Lupie's Cafe, Charlotte
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-10-27
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
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Description
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Harvey Gantt delivers a short campaign speech at Lupie's Cafe in Charlotte. Gantt praises the food and encourages attendees to go out and vote for himself and for Mike Easley, who was running for reelection as North Carolina Attorney General.
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MacNeil/Lehrer
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Creator
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Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
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Date Created
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1996-10-08
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Subjects--Topical
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Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Advertising, Political, Same-sex marriage, Gay rights, Debates and debating, Political participation, Race relations--Political aspects, Education, Education, Higher--Economic aspects
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Description
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Personal recording of a news interview with Harvey Gantt. Gantt answers questions and discusses his platform. Topics include economic issues, education, his opposition to same-sex marriage, his proposals to assist families with student debt, and h...
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Milton Short oral history interview, 2004 March 22
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Creator
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Short, Milton, 1919-2011
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Date Created
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2004-03-22
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Subjects--Topical
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Urban renewal, Eminent domain, Political participation, African Americans--Segregation, African Americans--Housing, African American neighborhoods, African American business enterprises
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Description
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H. Milton Short, Jr. recounts his six terms serving on Charlotte city council (1965-1979) in Charlotte, North Carolina and his involvement with the urban renewal program. He characterizes Charlotte's redevelopment program as very popular among Cha...
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Myrtle Hall oral history interview, 2002 September 22
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Creator
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Hall, Myrtle, 1910-2004
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Date Created
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2002-09-22
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Subjects--Topical
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Mills and mill-work, Country life, Land use, Rural, Family farms, Political participation, Quilting, Voluntarism
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Description
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Myrtle Hall discusses her life in Ophir, North Carolina, a community in Montgomery County near Troy. She discusses working at the Fremont Hosiery Mill until knee problems forced her to retire at eighty years old. Her family owned a farm and grew a...
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Political demonstrations cartoon
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Creator
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Payne, Eugene G., 1919-2010
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Date Created
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1969-11-20
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Subjects--Topical
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Political cartoons, Politics and government--Caricatures and cartoons, Protest movements, Student movements, Demonstrations, Political participation
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Description
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Topics include: Demonstrations; Student protest movement; Anti-war movement; Political participation
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Reginald A. Hawkins oral history interview 1, 2001 June 11
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Creator
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Hawkins, Reginald Armistice, 1923-2007
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Date Created
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2001-06-11
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Subjects--Topical
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African American political activists, African Americans--Social conditions, Civil rights movements, Civil rights demonstrations, African Americans--Segregation, Political participation, Segregation in education, School integration, Trials, litigation, etc.
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Description
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In this interview, Dr. Reginald Armistice Hawkins discusses his significant involvement in the African American Civil Rights Movement nationally, within the state of North Carolina, and in Mecklenburg County. Mr. Hawkins candidly describes his exp...