- Collection:
- William Gravely Oral History Collection on the Lynching of Willie Earle
- Title:
- Elizabeth Gower oral history interview, 1982 December
- Creator:
- Gower, Elizabeth
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:
- Gower, Elizabeth
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 at the Greenville Women's Club by William Gravely with Mrs. Elizabeth Gower, who had attended the trial for suspected members of the lynching party which murdered Willie Earle. Topics of the interview include Gower's motivation in attending the court case, her perceptions of the legal proceedings and those involved, the impact on the local community after the trial, and later efforts by local community organizations to address racial problems. A final transcript of the interview and correspondence between Gravely and Gower are included.
- Metadata URL:
- http://cdm17173.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/gravely/id/148
- 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:
- 39:36
- Original Collection:
- Call Number: GRA 012
William Gravely Oral History Collection on the Lynching of Willie Earle - Contributing Institution:
- South Caroliniana Library
- Rights:
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