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Cornwell, Ruby Pendergrass, 1902-2003

 Person

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1902 March 31 - 2003 February 28

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Smyth audio collection

 Collection
Identifier: AMN 1202
Abstract The William Smyth audio collection, 1985-1994, contains ten oral histories, conducted by William Smyth, and eight music recordings. The oral history participants discuss life in the Charleston area during the 1950s with specific focus given to the Civil Rights Movement and segregation. The music recordings include Gullah Geechee artists from the Lowcountry such as Ron and Natalie Diase (Beaufort), the Brotherhood Gospel Singers (Mt. Pleasant), unidentified "Sea Island Singers," and a...
Dates: 1985-1994
Found in: Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

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  • Subject: Civil rights demonstrations X
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