Pryor, William, 1890-
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William Pryor, a resident of Paducah, Kentucky, discusses his experiences in World War I. They include recollections in military training camps, his voyage across the ocean to Europe in a navy convoy and conflicts amongst black and white soldiers. Pryor mentions his mother who was a slave. He shares the stories she told such as being taught to read by white children, receiving punishment from owners and being set freed. In conclusion, Pryor tells of his move to Paducah, his marriage and the documents he lost in the flood of 1937.
From the description of Oral history interview with William Pryor [sound recording], 1979 September 27 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 607348605
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Subjects:
- Military training camps
- Soldiers
- World War, 1914-1918
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- United States (as recorded)
- Kentucky--Benton (as recorded)
- Camp Taylor (Louisville, Ky.) (as recorded)
