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Ellen N. Lawson oral history collection of student interviews Ellen Nickenzie Lawson papers, 1992-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lawson, Ellen NicKenzie
- Title
- Ellen N. Lawson oral history collection of student interviewsEllen Nickenzie Lawson papers
- Dates
- 1992-1996 (inclusive)19921996
- Quantity
- 1.84 cu. ft. (3 boxes); 23 sound cassettes; 19 videocassettes; 45 summaries or transcripts
- Collection Number
- 4993 (Accession No. 4993-001)
- Summary
- Video and Audio interviews conducted by students of UW professor of history. Topics discussed include race relations, the Great Depression, World War II, work experiences, civil rights, women's rights and African American westward migration.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Professor of history.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Seattle area video and audio interviews were conducted by University of Washington students in Lawson's African American history class, 1993. Bremerton video, audio, and transcribed interviews were conducted by Olympic College students with Bremerton area Blacks and Caucasians in 1992 and 1993. Included also are several interviews done by students of Pacifice Northwest History at Green River College in 1993 and students of African American History at Lower Columbia College in 1996. Some interviews include photographs and clippings. Topics discussed include race relations, the Great Depression, World War II, work experiences, civil rights, women's rights and African American westward migration.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Lawson, Ellen NicKenzie (creator)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
