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ITEM — Audiotape: 01 Identifier: MC 980: T-533, T-533.38.

Judge Bruce Wright interview, tape 1, undated.

Scope and Contents

Wright discusses poetry, becoming a lawyer, mentorship, protesting President Eisenhower, segregation in the military, World War II, being drafted, being a trouble-maker in the army, racism in the military, interactions with the Red Cross, and international perceptions of Black soldiers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1883-2011

Language of Materials

Materials in English.

Access Restrictions:

Access. Collection is open for research. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.

Extent

3.55 linear feet ((8 + 1/2 file boxes) plus 3 folio folders, 6 folio+ folders, and 1 supersize folder, 57 photograph folders, 8 folio photograph folders, 3 folio+ photograph folders, 31 slides, and 40 audiotapes.)

Physical Location

Collection stored off site: researchers must request access 36 hours before use.

Physical Facet

Audiocassette.

Repository Details

Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository

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