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Oral History Interview with Cecil Bishop by William Chafe

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@ University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Bishop, Cecil

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This oral history interview circa 1977 conducted by William Chafe with Cecil Bishop primarily documents Bishop's recollections of the 1963 protests in Greensboro, including his ministerial colleagues and allies in Greensboro; the silent march downtown; the alliance of and differences between student and adult protesters; roles and members of the coordinating committee; and the city's opinion that the protests were fueled by outsiders and students. Bishop describes the role of many individuals including McNeill Smith, John Tarpley, David Morehead, Ed Zane, the Blairs, Jesse Jackson, Bill Thomas, and Tony Stanle.Bishop also briefly discusses his education and career before coming to Greensboro, the city's reputation at that time, and protesting a segregated restaurant in Rockville, Maryland.
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Text
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Interviews
Contributors:
Chafe, William H., 1942
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Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke UniversityIN COPYRIGHT. This item is subject to copyright. Contact the contributing institution for permission to reuse.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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North Carolina Digital Heritage Center