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Horace A. Bohannon oral history interview
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Horace A. Bohannon oral history interview | |
| Creator: Bohannon, Horace A. | |
| Creator: Onkst, David | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1989 June 16 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.8 Linear Feet 1 oversized box | |
| Collection Number: ms2854 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Horace A. Bohannon (1922- ), fighter pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, worked for the Southern Regional Council after the war, resided in Atlanta, Georgia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of an oral history interview with Horace A. Bohannon by David Onkst. 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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Horace A. Bohannon oral history interview, ms2854, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
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Related audiovisual materials from this collection are housed in the Walter J. Brown Media Archive: http://purl.libs.uga.edu/brown/har-ms2854/bmac-coll