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1. Oral history of Al Anderson, 1 of 4

Identifier:
4224.AndersonAl.AudioInt.001.4.5.19
Title:
Oral history of Al Anderson, 1 of 4
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Anderson, Al
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Coal mines and mining, Interracial friendship, Community museums, Rhythm and blues music, Racism, Scott's Run (W. Va.), African Americans--Appalachian Region, and Shoemakers
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)

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2. Oral history of Al Anderson, 2 of 4

Identifier:
4224.AndersonAl.AudioInt.002.4.5.19
Title:
Oral history of Al Anderson, 2 of 4
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Anderson, Al
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Interracial friendship, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Coal mines and mining, Racism, Shoemakers, Rhythm and blues music, Scott's Run (W. Va.), and Community museums
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)

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3. Oral history of Al Anderson, 3 of 4

Identifier:
4224.AndersonAl.AudioInt.003.4.5.19
Title:
Oral history of Al Anderson, 3 of 4
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Anderson, Al
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Shoemakers, Community museums, Interracial friendship, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Coal mines and mining, Rhythm and blues music, Scott's Run (W. Va.), and Racism
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)

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4. Oral history of Al Anderson, 4 of 4

Identifier:
4224.AndersonAl.AudioInt.004.4.5.19
Title:
Oral history of Al Anderson, 4 of 4
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Anderson, Al
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Scott's Run (W. Va.), Shoemakers, Interracial friendship, Racism, African Americans--Appalachian Region, Community museums, Coal mines and mining, and Rhythm and blues music
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)
["Al Anderson is an R&B singer and shoe repairman from Osage, West Virginia. He grew up in the Scotts Run area outside of Morgantown, where Osage is located. He was a member of Billy Wards group The Dominoes, and says he sings lead on their recording of, \"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve.\" He is featured on the Songs of Scotts Run CD and is active with the Scotts Run Museum. In this interview, Al speaks about his life growing up in Osage, his work as a musician, and his role in and history of the Scotts Run community. This interview is part of a collection of interviews conducted with Scotts Run natives/residents and/or members of the Scotts Run Museum."]

5. Transcript of oral history of Al Anderson

Identifier:
4224.AndersonAl.IntTranscript.4.5.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Al Anderson
Date:
2019-04-05
Creator:
Anderson, Al
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Coal mines and mining, Racism, Rhythm and blues music, Community museums, Shoemakers, Interracial friendship, African Americans--Appalachian Region, and Scott's Run (W. Va.)
Location:
Scott's Run (W. Va.)

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6. Oral history of TK Blockstar aka Shardinae Adams

Identifier:
4224.BlockstarTK.AudioInt.10.9.20
Title:
Oral history of TK Blockstar aka Shardinae Adams
Date:
2020-10-09
Creator:
Adams, Shardinae
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Hip-hop--United States, and Women rap musicians
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.), Fairmont (W. Va.), and Las Vegas (Nev.)
["Shardinae Adams (b. Detroit, MI, January 1, 1993) is a Fairmont, West Virginia-raised hip-hop artist currently living in Las Vegas, NV. She is the owner of Blockstar Entertainment. In 2019, she was named one of Generation West Virginias Beacon Award winner for her community service work including backpack drives for Fairmont school children.In this interview Adams speaks about her music career, influences and writing process, childhood and adolescence as a ward of the state, life mentors, volunteer work, and future plans."]

7. Transcript of oral history of TK Blockstar aka Shardinae Adams

Identifier:
4224.BlockstarTK.IntTranscript.10.9.20
Title:
Transcript of oral history of TK Blockstar aka Shardinae Adams
Date:
2020-10-09
Creator:
Adams, Shardinae
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Women rap musicians, and Hip-hop--United States
Location:
Las Vegas (Nev.), Fairmont (W. Va.), and Charleston (W. Va.)

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8. Oral history of Rev. Ronald English

Identifier:
4224.EnglishRonald.AudioInt.9.4.19
Title:
Oral history of Rev. Ronald English
Date:
2019-09-04
Creator:
English, Ronald
Contributor:
Wilson, Rick and Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Mindfulness (Psychology), Civil rights movements, Racism, Restorative justice, Charleston (W. Va.), King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968, and African American Baptists
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)
["Rev. Ronald English of Charleston, West Virginia was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1944. He grew up in the community surrounding the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta and his family was close with the family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. English is a graduate of Morehouse College and served as ministerial assistant to Drs. Martin Luther King Jr. and Sr. He delivered a prayer at the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Rev. English was called to the First Baptist Church of Charleston in 1972 where he served for 21 years. He now serves as an interim minister in Charleston and is a consultant in healing and restorative justice.In this interview with state folklorist Emily Hilliard and American Friends Service Committee West Virginia Economic Justice Project director Rick Wilson, Rev. English speaks about his relationship with Dr. King, his work as a pastor and community leader in Charleston, and his mindfulness practice."]

9. Transcript of oral history of Rev. Ronald English

Identifier:
4224.EnglishRonald.IntTranscript.9.4.19
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Rev. Ronald English
Date:
2019-09-04
Creator:
English, Ronald
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily and Wilson, Rick
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Civil rights movements, African American Baptists, Mindfulness (Psychology), King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968, Racism, Charleston (W. Va.), and Restorative justice
Location:
Charleston (W. Va.)

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10. Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDoris.AudioInt.4.8.16
Title:
Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D
Date:
2016-04-08
Creator:
Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Beckley (W. Va.), African Americans--Appalachian Region, Soul music, Rhythm and blues music, Jazz vocals, and Gospel music
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)
["Doris A. Fields, aka Lady D, known as West Virginias First Lady of Soul is an R&B, soul, and blues musician and songwriter living in Beckley. She is the founder and organizer of West Virginias Simply Jazz and Blues Festival and previously hosted the weekly Simply Jazz and Blues radio show on Groovy94 in Beckley. In 2008, Fields original song Go Higher won an online contest sponsored by the Obama Music Arts and Entertainment Group. She performed the song as a headliner at the Obama for Change Inauguration Ball with President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance."]

11. Transcript of oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDorisIntTranscript4.8.16
Title:
Transcript of oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D
Date:
2016-04-08
Creator:
Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
African Americans--Appalachian Region, Beckley (W. Va.), Rhythm and blues music, Jazz vocals, Gospel music, and Soul music
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)

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12. Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby

Identifier:
4224.FieldsDorisOglesbyXavier.AudioInt.5.15.18
Title:
Oral history of Doris Fields aka Lady D and Xavier Oglesby
Date:
2018-05-15
Creator:
Oglesby, Xavier and Fields, Doris
Contributor:
Hilliard, Emily
Subject:
Rhythm and blues music, Soul music, Apprenticeship programs, Gospel music, and African Americans--Appalachian Region
Location:
Beckley (W. Va.)