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Dr. Clarence F. Holmes oral history, audio part 1

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Call NumberOH70Interviewee NameHolmes, Clarence F., 1892-1978Interviewer NameDavis, James HarlanGray, Juanita R., 1916-1987DateSeptember 12, 1973SummaryMinutes 1-5: Biography, mother as candidate for state legislature, prejudice, sports and graduation at Manual Training School. Minutes 5-10: Separate dances for Black students, starting Howard University in 1913 and lectures by Philip Randolph, becoming NAACP member and organization of Denver Branch in 1915, President of Denver NAACP 1925-26. Minutes 10-15: Dentistry practice in 1920, American Dental Association and prejudice over being black dentist. Minutes 15-20: Beginning dentistry clientele, received 50 year key, Minutes 20-25: Volunteer work of indigent, starting Cosmopolitan club, Denver International Commission and YMCA. Minutes 25-30: Make-up of Interracial Commission and support.Physical Description1 audiocassette (31:27) : analog, mono. ; 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogCollectionFive Points-Whittier NeighborhoodType of MaterialOral historiesOriginal Material Found in CollectionOH70. Dr. Clarence F. Holmes oral historyLanguageeng

Oral HistoryDr. Clarence F. Holmes oral history

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