Narvie Harris oral history interview, June 11, 1992
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Kathryn Nasstrom. Among topics discussed: Family and educational background; Robert L. Cousins; Harris' father; desegregation of the Atlanta police force; Harris as Jeanes Supervisor; education and social work in Harris's job; health education; utilizing county services; organizing PTA Council; networking with whites; Frances Pauley, Eleanor Richardson and Head Start; 1967 Harris begins work with all county schools (not just black); Jim Cherry; Henry Nelson, Superintendent of DeKalb Schools; Harris testifies before DeKalb Grand Jury to receive supplies for black classrooms; Atlanta Urban League; C. L. Harper; DeKalb Black PTA Council; Harris became PTA Atlanta District President in 1953; Our Georgia Family; voter registration; science fair; mores, customs, values; PTA finances; PTA handbook; school desegregation; reason NAACP not invited to speak at DeKalb black PTA meetings; Harris' support for NAACP; goal of PTA.
Dates
- Creation: June 11, 1992
Creator
- Harris, Narvie J. (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Narvie Harris was a supervisor/instructional coordinator for DeKalb County schools 1944‑1983.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio (1:01:21 duration) transcript (62 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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