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Davidson (N.C.) -- History

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

Found in 98 Collections and/or Records:

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

Interview with James W. Howard, 2012 June 28

 Item
Identifier: OHI-0313
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: 2012 June 28
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Davidson Stories: Community-Based oral history and interview collection

Interview with James W. Howard, 1997 April

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0137
Scope and Contents

Interviews were conducted as part of the ENG 201 course in 1997.

Dates: 1997 April
Found in: Oral Histories & Interviews (RG19) / Common Ground oral history and interview collection / Common Ground oral history project (ENG 201)

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