Oral History Interview with Lawrence McVoy, 1982 July 16, 2006 June 19
Item
Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-33
Abstract
Mr. McVoy was born in Florida in 1922. He recounts his experiences growing up in Florida, traveling in the Merchant Marines, living in New York and in Omaha, NE, in the 1950s and 1960s and his involvement with various political organizations.
Dates
- 1982 July 16
- Digitization: 2006 June 19
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Conditions Governing Access
The Nebraska State Historical Society provides access to historical materials for educational and research purposes. For use for other purposes, contact the Historical Society (http://www.nebraskahistory.org).
Extent
1 Items ; 2 hours, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
General
Transcript available.
Sound quality note: Original interview poorly recorded.
- Black Studies Department, University of Nebraska-Omaha
- Great Plains Black Museum (Omaha, Neb.)
- McVoy, Lawrence (Interviewee)
- Merchant Marine -- New York
- Nebraska Association for the Study of African American Life and History
- New York (N.Y.) -- Race relations
- Omaha (Neb.) -- African Americans -- Social conditions
- Omaha (Neb.) -- Race relations
- Pensacola (Fla.) -- 20th century
- Politics -- Nebraska
- Smith, Alonzo
- Social life and customs -- African Americans -- Suffrage
Source
- Nebraska State Historical Society (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository