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Burrell, Alvin, 1949-

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Alvin Burrell oral history interview (part 1), April 26, 2018

 Item — Othertype Oral History: Series I; Series II; Series III; Series IV
Identifier: BurrellA_20180426
Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Andrew Reisinger. In this interview, Alvin Burrell discusses his childhood in depth. He discusses his parents and segregation and integration in Georgia and Alabama. He then talks about his years at the University of Tennessee and his entrance into the political sphere. The last portion of the interview focuses on Burrell's time at The Great Speckled Bird.

Dates: April 26, 2018

Alvin Burrell oral history interview (part 2), June 8, 2018

 Item — Othertype Oral History: Series I; Series II; Series III; Series IV
Identifier: BurrellA_20180608
Scope and Contents Interviewed by Andrew Reisinger. In this interview, Burrell describes his days at The Great Speckled Bird. He discusses his duties and relationships with staff members. He also discusses the politics of the paper and many details of the production process. Burrell discusses his social action and political work throughout his adult life. He also discusses his work as an accountant after The Bird. He concludes the interview by reflecting on his years at The Bird and significant members of the...
Dates: June 8, 2018