Baltimore’s First Black Crossing the Color Line, 1987-02-08
Scope and Contents
In the 1960s, Black people were not allowed to enter many occupations. Individuals who were among the first to cross the color lines, entering careers that ultimately challenged their tolerance of injustice, are interviewed. Guests include Hermia Jordan, an educator; Major Samuel Saxton, from USMC; Joseph Durham, a Baltimore Oriole; Charles Thomas, a firefighter.
Dates
- 1987-02-08
Language of Materials
Collection content is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 U-matic
Content warning
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Funding note
Digitized with funding provided by the Council of Library and Information Resources' "Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices" grant program.
Repository Details
Part of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Moving Image Archive Repository