- Collection:
- William Gravely Oral History Collection on the Lynching of Willie Earle
- Title:
- Emmett Walsh oral history interview, 1982 December
- Creator:
- Walsh, Emmett
Gravely, William - Publisher:
- Columbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina. Department of Oral History, University Libraries
- Date of Original:
- 1982-12
- Subject:
- African Americans--South Carolina--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Interviews
Civil rights--South Carolina
Lynching--South Carolina--Greenville
Trials(Murder)--South Carolina--Greenville
Greenville County (S.C.)--Race Relations--History - People:
- Walsh, Emmett
Earle, Willie, 1922-1947 - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Greenville County, Greenville, 34.85262, -82.39401
- Medium:
- oral histories (literary works)
- Type:
- Sound
- Format:
- audio/mpeg
- Description:
- An oral history interview by William Gravely with Emmett Walsh, who gave a background and description of Sam Watt, who served as the special state prosecutor in the court case against suspected members of the lynching mob which killed Willie Earle in 1947. Topics include not only that particular trial but also a wide variety of interactions and court cases. Includes a final transcript, notes, and correspondence.
- Metadata URL:
- http://cdm17173.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/gravely/id/123
- Language:
- eng
- Additional Rights Information:
- Copyright: University of South Carolina. The transcript and audio are provided for individual research purposes only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction, and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: Department of Oral History, University Libraries, University of South Carolina.
- Extent:
- 44:29
- Original Collection:
- Call Number: GRA 052
William Gravely Oral History Collection on the Lynching of Willie Earle - Contributing Institution:
- South Caroliniana Library
- Rights:
-
