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Black Cultural Center oral histories

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2021-0130

Content Description

Six oral histories with African American and Hispanic alumni of Tennessee Tech University. Interviews cover the background of the individuals, their experiences at Tennessee Tech, and their lives after leaving Tech. The audio and transcripts can be accessed online at: https://tntech.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_c613d0a9-bb61-44ef-b450-7d54c2aac764/

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Interviews were conducted by Tennessee Tech student volunteers in the 2020-2021 RACE PLUS program for the 30 year anniversary of the Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center.

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

The oral histories with John James and Brandon Sawyer have a restriction until 2040-2041 because of no deeds of gift. After 20 years from date of creation, they can be considered abandoned property by Tennessee state law.

Dates

  • 2020 - 2021

Creator

Extent

1.64 Gigabytes

Inventory

Interviews with Damon Prince, Dana Owens, Laishka Bruno, Wentford Gaines, John James (restricted), and Brandon Sawyer (restricted).