Briggs, Nathaniel-Summerton High School, Summerton, South Carolina
Scope and Contents
Holds interviewee recordings on DVD+R discs and/or mini DV digital video cassettes. Oral history transcripts are included where indicated. Limited interviews are featured on the Lowcountry History Initiative: http://ldhi.library.cofc.edu/exhibits/show/somebody_had_to_do_it/oral_histories Organized in alphabetical order.
Dates
- Creation: 2007-2014, and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Brown, Millicent E. (Person)
Access Restrictions
The "Somebody Had To Do It" collection is open and available for use.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.209 linear feet (16 archival boxes; 1 DVD box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Nathaniel Briggs is the son of Eliza and Harry Briggs, who in 1949, signed the petition to desegregate schools. Harry Briggs, Jr. vs. Elliott was the case that led to Brown vs. the Board of Education.
Materials Specific Details
Holds two DVD-R discs, and one DVD+RW disc of interview (no transcript). Also contains event program booklet from the BDP Foundation 2007 Banquet.
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu