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Davidson (N.C.) -- History

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

Found in 83 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interview with John A. Mawhinney '39, 2004 September 24

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0143
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

Interview with LaGretta Neal, 2016 November 05

 Item
Identifier: OHI-0227
Scope and Contents LaGretta Neal discusses her family life and her lifelong connections to Davidson. Born and raised in the town, specifically in “Brady’s Alley,” she mentions being the daughter of Annie Mildred Lowery and attending Ada Jenkins Elementary School from kindergarten to the 8th grade. Similarly to most of her contemporaries, Lagretta Neal attended Torrence-Lytle High School from the 9th to 12th grades. She talks about her experiences growing up in a big family of 8 siblings, and mentions James...
Dates: 2016 November 05

Interview with Lauren Blackburn, undated

 Item — Cd box 1: Series RG19-01-01; Series RG19-01-03; Series RG19-05-01; Series RG19-05-02; Series RG19-05-03; Series RG19-05-04, Optical Disc sleeve: CD 42
Identifier: OHI-0129
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: undated

Interview with Letitia W. Currie, Lucy C. Johnston, and Adele A. Logan, 1976

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: OHI-0100
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: 1976