Al Horn oral history interview, August 1, 1978
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by John Rozier. Among topics discussed: Background of human relations council; McCown's relationship with human relations council; post‑McCown factionalism in Hancock County; hostility toward McCown; burning of Hancock County Historical Society; poisoning of Hancock County catfish farm; Sparta County "arms race"; McCown's personal characteristics; relationship with white community; formation of local Republican Party; charges against East Central Committee for Opportunity (ECCO); perceived Atlanta newspaper bias; legal problems; proceedings of government's case against McCown.
Dates
- Creation: August 1, 1978
Creator
- Horn, Al, -1985 (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Al Horn (-1985) Atlanta attorney and civil rights activist who represented McCown.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (1:09:03 duration) transcript (58 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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