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Title: Elaine Lynch oral history interview, 2004 April 27
Creator: Lynch, Elaine, 1942-
Date Created: 2004-04-27
Subjects--Topical: Teachers, African American schools, African American families, African American churches, Segregation, Segregation in education, African Americans--Social conditions, Race relations, School integration, Civil rights movements
Description: Elaine Lynch discusses her home and family life while growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina during the 1940s and 1950s. She recounts attending York Road High School and other segregated schools; interactions with white children; spending summers...

Title: Evelyn Choate oral history interview, 2003 February 24
Creator: Choate, Evelyn B., 1911-2007
Date Created: 2003-02-24
Subjects--Topical: Depressions, Family farms, Farm life, Teaching, Rural schools, Amusements, Segregation in education, African Americans--Segregation, Religious gatherings, Christian life, Church history
Description: Evelyn Brown Choate, a retired teacher, recounts her experiences during the Great Depression as an orphan in North Carolina. Ms. Choate talks about her family's farm, attending Flora MacDonald College and teaching grade school in Fayetteville, Nor...

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: Fayetteville Sheriff's Office and radio program
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-21
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Social security--Government policy, Pensions--Law and legislation, Social security--Government policy, Older people, Taxation--Law and legislation, Tax deductions, Tax credits
Description: Harvey Gantt begins speaking about his opponent, Jesse Helms, and says that Helms's policies are bad for North Carolinians. Beginning at around 3:52 in the recording, the event ends, and Gantt moves into another space and meets with people. Little...

Title: High Point Enterprise editorial board, side a
Creator: Gantt, Harvey B. (Harvey Bernard), 1943-
Date Created: 1996-10-22
Subjects--Topical: Political campaigns, Politics and government, African Americans--Politics and government, Older people, Medicare, Social security--Government policy, Minimum wage--Law and legislation--U.S. states, Job security, Education and state
Description: In the first part of the recording, Harvey Gantt speaks with unknown interviewers in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He responds to accusations from his opponent, Jesse Helms, and attacks Helms on his record on issues relating to seniors and educati...

Title: Rosa Lee Coleman oral history interview, 1979 May 25
Creator: Coleman, Rosa Lee, 1909-1993
Date Created: 1979-05-25
Subjects--Topical: African American household employees, African Americans--Segregation, Household employees, Race discrimination, Race relations, Segregation in transportation
Description: Rosa Lee Coleman recounts her early life in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as well as her employment as a domestic service worker. As an African American, Mrs. Coleman discusses the complicated dynamics of her relationship with her white female emp...