- Collection:
- William Gravely Oral History Collection on the Lynching of Willie Earle
- Title:
- John Popham oral history interview, 1984 August 14
- Creator:
- Popham, John
Gravely, William - Publisher:
- Columbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina. Department of Oral History, University Libraries
- Date of Original:
- 1984-08-14
- 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:
- Popham, John
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 on August 14, 1984, by William Gravely with John Popham, who was the New York Times southern correspondent who covered the court case surrounding suspected members of the lynching party which killed Willie Earle in 1947. Topics covered include Popham's life experiences, other highlights of his career, and the various personalities who were involved in the trial itself or were covering the trial. A draft transcript is included with the interview.
- Metadata URL:
- http://cdm17173.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/gravely/id/162
- 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:
- 42:46
- Original Collection:
- Call Number: GRA 041
William Gravely Oral History Collection on the Lynching of Willie Earle - Contributing Institution:
- South Caroliniana Library
- Rights:
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