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Watson, Harlan (1909-1982): Interview and Memoir

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-W334

Scope and Contents

BLACK COMMUNITY PROJECT Watson discusses jobs, politics, and the African American community in Springfield, his work for the Springfield Police Department, his political conversion to the Republican party, and the segregation of movie theaters and restaurants.

2 tapes, 120 mins., 24 pp. Interview by Reverend Negil L. McPherson, 1974 OPEN See collateral file

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Extent

3.00 items

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

Interview and Memoir in Illinois Digital Archives.

http://www.idaillinois.org/u?/uis,4501

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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