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Herman Russell interview, August 9, 2013

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Identifier: Y016_RussellH_20130809

Scope and Contents

Interviewed by Andrew Young. Includes two separate camera angles, one pointed at Russell, and one pointed at Young.

Dates

  • Creation: August 9, 2013

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Reading room access only.

Biographical Note

Herman Russell is an Atlatna native and businessman. He inhereted H.J. Russell Plastering Company, and turned it into the Russell Company, one of the largest minority-owned businesses in the country. He was deeply involved in the Civil Rights Movement in Altanta, as well as city politics.

Extent

1 Interview(s) (audio/video (1:33:31 duration, 13 files))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Processing Information

Original folder also included ambient shots of Paschal's. These have been moved into their own folder.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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