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Aletha Chavis opens this interview by reflecting on her early childhood and the houses she grew up in. She places particular emphasis on the importance of her neighborhood and her community in how she grew up. She then recalls how her parents came to…

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In this interview, Richard Hunter begins by talking about his childhood, especially his experiences growing up poor in a mostly Black neighborhood and attending predominantly Black schools. He also discusses his parents’ background and upbringing,…

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In this interview, Joy Pruitt begins by recounting her experience growing up as one of the only Black families in her neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. She discusses the racism and prejudice she faced from both students and teachers as the only Black…

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In this interview, Charmaine Coleman begins by discussing her family and their background, starting with her grandfather. Viewing her family background as a core part of her identity and life trajectory, she remarks on how her family affected her…

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In this interview, Geraldine Hammond reflects on her experiences as a black woman in higher education. She compares her experiences at a historically black college, a racially segregated university, and an integrated university. Considering the race…

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In this interview, Bill Rutherford reflects on his childhood and experience as a young man in college. Rutherford recounts that he rarely ran into trouble on account of his race when he was young, so long as he stayed in the parts of town where Black…

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In this interview, former Oregon State College President August Strand and his wife Mollie discuss their life at OSC. They note that they first came to Oregon State in 1942, during World War II. They moved to Oregon from Montana, and traveled with…

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In the interview, Francois Gilfillan discusses his move to Corvallis and his enrollment at the Oregon Agricultural College School of Pharmacy. When recalling these years, Gilfillan notes the various school traditions and rituals he and other students…

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This interview begins with a brief discussion about what Eugene, Oregon was like when Pearlie Mae Washington first moved there with her husband, who worked for the railroad company. Mrs. Washington was one of the first Black residents of Eugene, and…

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The interview begins with a discussion about how Willie Mims and his family first came to Eugene, Oregon. When his family first moved, there were about three Black families living in Eugene, who formed a community. He explains that when he was…