Hubbard, William B. (1900-1984): Interview and memoir
Collection — Container: Tapes et al
Identifier: O-H861
Scope and Contents
BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT
Hubbard, lifelong Sangamon County resident, discusses his experiences as an African American in the first half of the 20th century. He recalls farm life, childhood activities, home gardening, homemade foods, construction work, local coal mines, effects of the Depression, home remedies, and holiday celebrations. He also discusses the ministry, Springfield in the 1940's, conditions of African Americans, discrimination, businesses owned by African Americans, the 1908 race riot, and politics.
2 tapes, 180 mins., 67 pp.
Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1975
OPEN
See collateral file
Dates
- Other: Dummy Date
Creator
- Hubbard, William B. (Person)
Extent
4.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Hubbard, William B. (Person)
- McPherson, Negil L. (Reverend) (Person)
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- Archon Finding Aid Title
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com