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Oral history interview with Mr. George Catchings

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Chatman, Robert

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During an oral history interview on August 29, 1982, Mr George Catchings describes his family history, education, and occupation as Black County Agent. He discusses school integration at Cairo High School, and Black leadership within the Cairo commuinty. Funding for digitization provided by the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, using Library Services and Technology Act funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Contributors:
Catchings, George, 1914-1989
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Roddenbery Memorial Library

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Digital Library of Georgia

Keywords

  1. African American County Agricultural Agents
  2. African Americans
  3. Community Churches
  4. Rural Schools
  5. Segregation
  6. Segregation In Education

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