Alvin Burrell oral history interview (part 2), June 8, 2018
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 staff.
Dates
- Creation: June 8, 2018
Creator
- Burrell, Alvin, 1949- (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note:
Alvin Burrell was born in Atlanta, Ga. in 1949. Burrell grew up in Georgia and Alabama. He attended the University of Tennessee, where he studied sociology. During his years in Tennessee, Burrell became politically engaged. After college, he moved to Atlanta and joined the staff at The Great Speckled Bird. He later became an accountant.
Extent
1 item(s) (audio/video (3:09:00 duration))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
[25.420 GB; Born digital oral history, WAV file, 6 MP4 files]
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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