Narvie J. Harris oral history interview, 1992 Jun. 11.

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Narvie J. Harris oral history interview, 1992 Jun. 11.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38728018

The collection consists of an oral history interview with Narvie J. Harris on June 11, 1992 in which she discusses family and educational background; Robert L. Cousins; Harris' father; desegregation of the Atlanta police force; Harris as Jeanes Supervisor; education and social work in Harris' job; health education; utilizing county services; organizing PTA Council; networking with whites; Frances Pauley, Eleanor Richardson and Head Start; 1967 Harris begins work with all county schools (not just black); Jim Cherry; Henry Nelson, Superintendent of DeKalb Schools; Harris testifies before DeKalb Grand-Jury to receive supplies for black classrooms; Atlanta Urban League; C.L. Harper; DeKalb Black PTA Council; Harris became PTA Atlanta District President in 1953; Our Georgia Family; voter registration; science fair; mores, customs, values; PTA finances; PTA handbook; school desecration; reason NAACP not invited to speak at DeKalb black PTA meetings; Harris' support for NAACP; and the goal of PTA.

2 audiotapes ; cassette.Transcript (61 p.)

Georgia State University

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SNAC Resource ID: 7406576

Georgia State University

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