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Recorded interview, January 2002

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 8, 9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A total of 15 individuals were interviewed. The collection includes one to three student papers on each individual. The papers summarize the interviews, place each interview in the context of the Great Migration and discuss what the students learned from the interview experience.

Also included are recorded interviews for 7 of the individuals. The interviews were recorded on cassette tapes or microcassette tapes. Recorded interviews are not available for Martha Dean, Bernyce/Bernice Jones, Fannie Mae Jones, Lee Ella Merrit, Amma Mae Polly, Luecile Gosa Posey and Mae Turner.

The collection also includes several brief papers written for other class assignments. These are included with the student's interview paper.

Dates

  • January 2002

Restrictions

An oral history release form is included only for Gloria McIntosh. Due to the lack of release forms, the remainder of this collection is restricted until 2020.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497