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Williams, George

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George Williams oral history interview, October 14, 1989

 Item — Othertype Oral History: Series Series A: ; Series Series B:; Series Series C: ; Series Series D: ; Series Series E: ; Series I; Series II; Series III; Series IV
Identifier: WilliamsG_19891014_P1989-21
Scope and Contents

Interviewed by A.K. Umoja. Interview conducted at state NAACP convention, Brunswick, Ga., October 13‑14, 1989. NAACP leader for Sandersville, Ga. Youth in Sandersville; college education in Savannah and New York; memories of segregation; early involvement with NAACP activity in Sandersville; loyalty oaths; black voter participation; NAACP challenges to voting restrictions; black voting strategy; redistricting; impact of federal census.

Dates: October 14, 1989