Sheppard, Cornelius
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Cornelius Sheppard 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: SheppardC_19891014_P1989-24
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Cliff Kuhn. Among topics discussed: Columbus NAACP; election of black official in predominately white district; mayor J.R. Allen; consolidation; vice‑mayor A.J. McClung; "black" school system; white primary; fight over Spencer High School; activity at Fort Benning during World War Two; voter registration drives; appointed school board; desegregation of schools; class action suit filed by NAACP; low voter turnout; church participation in voter registration; role of the black...
Dates:
October 14, 1989