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Michael Trotter interview, October 25, 2011

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Identifier: Y016_TrotterM_20111025

Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Harvey Newman, Andrea Young, Kelechi Uzochukwu. In this interview, Trotter discusses his work as a lawyer, his activism in the Action Forum and Research Atlanta, and his advocacy with Good Government Atlanta. Finally, he talks about the work of the Chamber of Commerce, the end of the Action Forum, and the revitalization of education in the city through Great Schools Atlanta.

Dates

  • Creation: October 25, 2011

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Available in Reading Room and online.

Biographical Note

Micheal Trotter has worked as the principle securities lawyer for many large, Atlanta-born business, including Aaron's Inc. He has also been part of many community-focues organizations, including Central Atlanta Progress, the Buckhead Coalition, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, The Atlanta Action Forum, and a Special Committee appointed in the 1970s to advice on the desegregation of Atlanta's public schools.

Extent

1 Interview(s) (audio (1:46:31 duration))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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