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Hopkins, Allie

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Hopkins, Allie (1906-1981): Interview and memoir

 Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-H774
Scope and Contents BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Hopkins, long-time resident of Springfield, discusses her experiences as an African American. She recalls her family background and childhood on a farm near Mechanicsburg, Illinois, education, prejudice and discrimination, social conditions and employment opportunities for African Americans. She also discusses Springfield neighborhoods, businesses, local churches, employment as a bookkeeper, participation in the Mary Church Terrell Club and the YWCA's Phyllis...
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