Interviewer
Marye L. Haywood
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Description
This interview is one of a series conducted with Black residents of West Virginia. The son of poor Black parents, Dr. Williams was born in Danville, West Virginia. At the time of the interview, he was Professor of Music at West Virginia State College at Institute, West Virginia. Dr. Williams recalls his childhood in Kimbell, West Virginia, as well as discussing his interest in music, and his experiences as a teacher. He also reflects on the need for young blacks to enter professional life.
Publication Date
5-26-1905
Identifier
OH64-15
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-15.
Rights
Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-15, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Williams, P. A., 1906- -- Autobiography.
West Virginia State College (Institute, W. Va.) -- Oral histories.
African-Americans -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
African-American teachers -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
Oral histories.