Horace A. Bohannon oral history interview, 1989 June 16.

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Horace A. Bohannon oral history interview, 1989 June 16.

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Horace A. Bohannon on June 16, 1989. Topics discussed include Bohannon's World War II experiences with the Tuskegee Airmen; African American veterans and the G.I. Bill; the Georgia Veteran's League and the relationship between African Americans and whites; the Southern Regional Council (SRC) and its policy on segregation, its veterans service project, and Dr. Henry Mitchell's involvement with the SRC; and the United States Employment Service.

3 audiotapes ; cassette.

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