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Common Circle For Human Rights, Vol.3, No.4 (October-December [1998]), M. Lichtman

Common Circle for Human Rights (1997-2000)

No abstract provided.

Interview 1998.09 Jackie Wall, Jackie Wall

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Ms. Jackie Wall was born in Calcutta India, in 1926, and later lived with her Aunt and Uncle. After her Uncle died she moved with her Aunt to Baltimore, then later to Farmville, Virginia. Jackie married J. Barrye Wall Jr. and moved back to Farmville. She discusses her thoughts about the school closings and the Wall's involvement in massive resistance, as well as her recollection of the time period and the hostilities in the community. This interview was conducted by Susan Bagby and Carolyn Dewolfe.

The oral history is currently missing a transcript, please refer to the audio files.

Interview 1998.14 Woodrow Parker, Woodrow Parker

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

Mr. Woodrow Parker discuss his work in education, and tutoring programs setup for students in the Free Schools and St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Common Circle For Human Rights, Vol.2, No.3 (August- September 1998), M. Lichtman

Common Circle for Human Rights (1997-2000)

No abstract provided.

Madiba 80th Birthday Bash July 18, 1998, Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Collection Textual

Speech written by Archbishop Tutu for Nelson Mandela's 80th birthday.

Paca June Meeting

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Eight point agenda for the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts meeting, Parker Meridien Hotel, Vendome Room, New York, New York, 3:00 pm, June 6, 1998. Box 41 Folder June 1998 PACA Meeting

Fax: The White House – May 7, 1998, Remarks By The President, Arab American Institute Conference, Office Of The Press Secretary

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Bill Clinton’s speech for the Arab American Institute Conference May 7, 1998 at Grand Hyatt Hotel Washington, D.C.

Paca Membership By State, May 1998

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

No abstract provided.

Paca Vacant State List, May 1998

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

The President's Advisory Committee on the Arts vacancies list by states as of May 18, 1998. Box 41 Folder June 1998 PACA Meeting

Interview 1998.13 Armistead (Chuckie) Reid, Armistead Reid

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

This interview was conducted by Brook Puckett and Stacie Thomas. Mr. Reid elaborates on the Prince Edward County school closings, his life afterwards, and his involvement in the community and with the children of Prince Edward County in the 1990s.

Interview 1998.15 Kathy W. Smith, Kathy Smith

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

This interview was conducted by Angela Rainey and Julie Weber. Kathy Smith attended the public schools after they reopened as one of only a few white students, and discusses her school life, her family's move to Farmville, and their relationship with Farmville, Virginia.

Interview 1998.11 James Lee, James Lee

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

This interview was conducted by Mike Daniels and Aimee Perez in which they interviewed James Lee on the integration of schools and the community, his families reaction to school closing, his experienced with the American Friends Service Committee in Iowa City, Iowa, college, and his return to Farmville. Additionally, they also talked about the current effects of school closings, Eggleston for Mayor, and passing down the anger and the story of school closing in the black community.

There is currently no transcript for this oral history please review the audio files.

Fax: The White House – April 12, 1998, Radio Address Of The President To The Nation, William Jefferson Clinton

Saffy Collection - All Textual Materials

Bill Clinton’s radio address to the nation from the Oval Office.

Interview 1998.12 Angeles Christian, Angeles Christian

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

In this interview, Angeles Christian discussed what it was like being sent to live in New Jersey, the separation of her siblings, and what it was like to return and reunite with her family and the schools here in Prince Edward County in the 1990s. Interviewers include Kelley Gilbert and Amy Moye.

Interview 1998.10 Margaret Brown And Larine Watts, Margaret Brown, Larine Watts

Civil Rights in Prince Edward County

In this interview, Margaret Brown and Larine Watts speak on the civil rights movement in Prince Edward County, the school closings and their reactions, especially as parents. Additionally, they talked about their experiences with working in segregated businesses and the difficult decision to relocate their families to New Jersey for their children's education. Conducted by Jessica Williams, Stephanie Reitz, and Rebecca Dixon. Transcribed by Sarah Ferguson.

Audio skips and is not great quality.

Black Heritage Stamp Series: Madame C.J. Walker, United States Postal Service. Stamp Division

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. Stamp Collection

Informational pages for Madame C.J. Walker Commemorative Stamp - Black Heritage Series, includes images of the stamps, information about the physical stamp and biographical information for Madame C.J. Walker. First issued January 28, 1998, stamp No. 533 in a series.

Common Circle For Human Rights, Vol.2, No.1 (January-February 1998), M. Lichtman

Common Circle for Human Rights (1997-2000)

No abstract provided.