Cornelius Sheppard oral history interview, October 14, 1989

Item — othertype: Oral History

Identifier: SheppardC_19891014_P1989-24

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Cornelius Sheppard oral history interview

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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 church in political campaigns; Edgewood Baptist Church; Judge Elliott's rulings on desegregation; personalities in Columbus political life.

Dates

Creation: October 14, 1989

Creator

Sheppard, Cornelius (Interviewee, Person)

Restrictions on Access

Oral history available for research.

Biographical Note

Cornelius Sheppard was an NAACP leader from Muscogee County. The interview was conducted at the annual state NAACP convention, Brunswick, Ga., October 13‑14, 1989.