Raeford, James E., Sr. (James Edward), 1934-2019
Person
Biography
James Raeford was born in Fayetteville, NC to Fred and Leler Raeford. He attended Bull City Barber School in Durham, NC and earned his barber license. In 1957 Raeford began working at Ralph Johnson's barbershop in Davidson, NC. He married Daisy M. Raeford in 1959. In 1969 Mr. Raeford began selling cars—working at dealerships in Charlotte and Gastonia. In 1976 Mr. Raeford renewed his barber license and began cutting hair at Potts Barbershop in Cornelius, NC. In 1993 Mr. Raeford opened his own barbershop on Main Street in Davidson, NC. James Raeford passed away in 2019.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Interview with James E. Raeford, 2001 January 02
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0082
Scope and Contents
James Raeford, owner of “Raeford’s Barber Shop” on Main Street, gives an outline of his professional and personal experiences as an inhabitant of Davidson since 1957. He expresses much satisfaction with his life in Davidson, and comments on his participation in the community through committees and personal efforts. He also talks about the role of Black churches and faith practices in the area. Raeford’s words illustrate much about race relations in the community, pointing to events such as...
Dates:
2001 January 02