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Davidson (N.C.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Geographic LC

Found in 131 Collections and/or Records:

Interview with Ethel Rhodes, 2007 March 22

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0127
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 2007 March 22
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Oral history interviews of HIS 353- The Art of Oral History / Lakeside Park

Interview with Evelyn Carr, 2002 September 04

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0091
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...
Dates: 2002 September 04
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson Stories: Community-Based oral history and interview collection

Interview with Frank Jordan, 2007 May 11

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0126
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 2007 May 11
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Oral history interviews of HIS 353- The Art of Oral History / Lakeside Park

Interview with Frank Jordan, 2016 May 07

 Item
Identifier: OHI-0225
Scope and Contents

Frank Jordan, born in Mecklenburg and having lived his early years in Iredell County, is the owner of Lake Norman Limousine Service. In this interview he offers a brief narrative of his life and the establishment of his own two businesses, a painting company and a limousine service. Jordan talks about the work underwent to renovate the Ada Jenkins Center and shares some comments about the state of Black entrepreneurship in Davidson.

Dates: 2016 May 07
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson Stories: Community-Based oral history and interview collection

Interview with George Donnell "Don" Davidson '39, 2004 September 24

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0002
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.

Dates: 2004 September 24
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson College Collective Memory: oral history and interview collection / Davidson College Students and Alumni/ae oral histories and interviews

Interview with George Frank Vinson and Aileen S. Vinson, 2002 August 27

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0090
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.

Dates: 2002 August 27
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson Stories: Community-Based oral history and interview collection

Interview with Heidi Dietrich, 2007 April 29

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0132
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 2007 April 29
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Oral history interviews of HIS 353- The Art of Oral History / The Westside Stakeholders

Interview with Jack Griffith, 2000 December 28

 Item — Audiocassette box 7, Cassette case: Audio 153
Identifier: OHI-0080
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.

Dates: 2000 December 28
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson Stories: Community-Based oral history and interview collection

Interview with James B. Alexander '38 and Mildred Cashion Alexander, 2001 April 3

 Item — Audiocassette box 8: Series RG19-01-01, Cassette case: Audio 161
Identifier: OHI-0088
Scope and Contents

James B. Alexander '38 and Mildred Cashion Alexander grew up in Mecklenburg County and married in 1936. Mr. Alexander graduated from Davidson College in 1938. In this interview James and Mildred recall their memories of North Mecklenburg and the Town of Davidson.

Dates: 2001 April 3
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson Stories: Community-Based oral history and interview collection

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
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson Stories: Community-Based oral history and interview collection

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