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Student paper on the Davidson Fire Department. The oral history interviews were used to construct the thesis of the paper.

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Student paper on the Lakeside Terrace Housing Project. The oral history interviews were used to construct the thesis of the paper.

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Interviews were conducted as part of the HIS 353- The Art of Oral History course in 2007.

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Interviews were conducted as part of the HIS 353- The Art of Oral History course in 2007.

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The documnetry includes excerpts from the oral history interviews conducted with Westside Stakeholders.

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Derry Harper '76. Mordecai Scott, Davidson College class of 2010, interviewed Derry Harper, Davidson College class of 1976, on November 7, 2009 in the Alvarez Student Union on the Davidson College campus. Harper participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Alumni Association that morning. Harper served Davidson College in a number of capacities after graduation, including as the Alumni Association President and President of the Board of Trustees. In his...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Rasheedah Hasan, class of 1996. Davidson College student Shirley Akrasih interviewed Rasheedah Hasan, class of 1996, on November 7, 2009 in the Career Services Office on the Davidson College campus. Hasan discusses her experiences as a student in the early 1990s, offering a unique perspective as she started college at the age of 16. Hasan was a member of the Black Student Coalition and worked as a volunteer at the Ada Jenkins Center and the local hospital. She...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Leslie Brown '69. Meikaela Zwieryznski, Davidson College class of 2010, interviewed Leslie Brown, Davidson College class of 1969, on November 7, 2009 in Davidson, North Carolina. Leslie Brown was on the Davidson College campus for an alumni office event taking place that week. Brown discusses his experiences as one of the first black students enrolled at the college, his relationships with the local community and other students, academics and faculty dynamics, and...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Janet Stovall '85. Davidson College student Amanda Menjivar interviewed Janet Stovall, class of 1985, on November 7, 2009 on the campus of Davidson College. Stovall discusses her experiences as a student in the early 1980s, what led her to Davidson, and life beyond college. Stovall references organizations like the Black Student Coalition (she served as the president of the organization during her senior year) and the R.A.C.E. Committee. Stovall also spends time...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Lenny McAllister '93. Davidson College student Rayna McKenzie interviewed Leonard [Lenny] McAllister, Jr., Davidson College class of 1993, on November 7, 2009 on the Davidson College campus. McAllister discusses the differences between his experience as a student in the early 1990s and his experiences after he returned to complete his degree between 2000 and 2002 while raising two young children. McAllister talks about how he experienced racially-motivated threats...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

The Davidson College Community-Based sub-group consists of oral histories and interviews that explore the history and culture of the Town of Davidson and other local communities. The sub-group contains interviews with long-time Davidson residents, select college faculty and staff, alumni/ae who called the area home, and representatives from community organizations.

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...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

The Davidson College Community-Based sub-group consists of oral histories and interviews that explore the history and culture of the Town of Davidson and other local communities. The sub-group contains interviews with long-time Davidson residents, select college faculty and staff, alumni/ae who called the area home, and representatives from community organizations.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains interviews with Davidson College students and alumni/ae. These interviews document various aspects of Davidson College's history and culture. Some of the alumni/ae listed in this series also worked for Davidson College in various capacities. While this series primarily focuses on student and alumni/ae interviewees, similar interviews can also be found in the other oral history series and sub-groups.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains interviews with Davidson College students and alumni/ae. These interviews document various aspects of Davidson College's history and culture. Some of the alumni/ae listed in this series also worked for Davidson College in various capacities. While this series primarily focuses on student and alumni/ae interviewees, similar interviews can also be found in the other oral history series and sub-groups.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains interviews with Davidson College administrators, faculty, and staff. These interviews were collected over the decades to document various aspects of Davidson College history. College employees who are also considered alumni/ae are generally listed under RG19-01-01, "Davidson College Students and Alumni/ae oral histories and interviews" to ensure some degree of consistency.

Scope and Contents In this interview, Susie Lowery provides insights into the experience of a Black woman growing up and working several jobs in and around Huntersville and Davidson. Born in Mooresville, Ms. Lowery’s family moved several times in the area to farm for different landowners, mentioning for instance, the farms of Dr. McConnell and Mr. Caldwell. After her marriage in 1931, Ms. Lowery moved to Davidson and worked for several White faculty families, such as the Cummings or the Wilsons. She also...

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Erving McClain, a Davidson-born and raised inhabitant, shares many details about her elementary and high school years in Ada Jenkins and Torrence-Lytle. She talks about her further studies, her work as a nurse, and her family. Moreover, McCain mentions her involvement with the community through different committees and her efforts to keep the Ada Jenkins Center open as a school. She also talks about the social environment on Main Street, its businesses, and people.

Scope and Contents Evelyn Carr is a lifetime Davidson resident and a pillar of the community. Born in 1931, Ms. Carr and her family originally lived in Brady’s Alley—an area that was formerly located behind Main Street. In 1946 Ms. Carr married Orlandis Carr, and after a brief stint living in Charlotte, the couple moved back to Davidson and built a house on Griffith Street where they raised ten children. Ms. Carr has always been an active member of the Davidson community and has been an advocate for affordable...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

The Davidson College Community-Based sub-group consists of oral histories and interviews that explore the history and culture of the Town of Davidson and other local communities. The sub-group contains interviews with long-time Davidson residents, select college faculty and staff, alumni/ae who called the area home, and representatives from community organizations.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

The Davidson College Community-Based sub-group consists of oral histories and interviews that explore the history and culture of the Town of Davidson and other local communities. The sub-group contains interviews with long-time Davidson residents, select college faculty and staff, alumni/ae who called the area home, and representatives from community organizations.

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Love of Learning Interview transcript for Education 300 with Clark Ross.

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Love of Learning Interview transcript for Education 300 with Brianna Butler.

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Love of Learning Interview transcript for Education 300 with Tamela Colson. Interviewed by Anika Forrest '11.

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Love of Learning Interview transcript for Education 300 with Brenda Tapia. Interviewed by Kaneisha Gaston.