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Civil rights movement -- Omaha (Neb.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Name Authority File

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with C. Dennis Holland, 1982 November 19, 2006 June 27

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Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-37
Abstract

Mr. Holland was born in Concordia, Kansas in 1926. He recounts his experiences living in Chicago in the late 1940's and in Omaha starting in the early 1950's. He also relates his involvment in the DePorres Club and his observations of the civil rights movement in Omaha.

Dates: 1982 November 19; Digitization: 2006 June 27

Oral History Interview with David Rice, 1982 September 23, 2006 June 28

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Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-38
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Mr. Rice was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1947. He recounts his experiences growing up in Omaha, attending Creighton University, his involvement in the Black Panther Party and his life in prison.

Dates: 1982 September 23; Digitization: 2006 June 28

Oral History Interview with Dorothy Eure, 1982 July 28, 2006 June 30

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Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-40
Abstract

Ms. Eure was born in Omaha, NE, in 1925. She recounts her experiences growing up in Omaha, her involvement with civil rights in the 1940s through the 1960s, and her work with the Afro Academy of Dramatic Arts and Omaha Legal Aid.

Dates: 1982 July 28; Digitization: 2006 June 30

Oral History Interview with Ellyce Hariston, 1980 December 13, 2006 May 23

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Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-14
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Ms. Hariston recounts her experiences in Arkansas, as a girl, and in Omaha, NE, starting in 1936.

Dates: 1980 December 13; Digitization: 2006 May 23

Oral History Interview with John Mackey, 1982 November 22, 2006 June 30

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Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-41
Abstract

Mr. Mackey enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1965. He recounts his experiences at school and in the corporate world after graduating.

Dates: 1982 November 22; Digitization: 2006 June 30

Oral History Interview with R.F. Jenkins, 1982 November 27, 2006 July 3

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Identifier: NSHS-RG4795AU-42
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Mr. Jenkins was born in Selma, Alabama in 1912. He recounts his involvment with the 4CL, civil rights issues in Omaha in the 1960's and as a member of the School Board.

Dates: 1982 November 27; Digitization: 2006 July 3