Interview with Ovan Haskins, July 14th, 1978

Accession Number:
1978OH104 KH 066
Interviewee: 
Ovan Haskins
Interviewer: 
Edward Owens
Interview Date: 
Friday, July 14th, 1978
Summary: 

Mr. Haskins began his career in real estate in 1921 and was responsible for the building of the Haskins Drive Housing Development in 1948. He reminisces about opposition to the facility, involvement in the insurance business in 1921, ownership of a Lexington semi-pro baseball team and his involvement with both the Human Rights Commission and the YMCA.

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Keywords:

  • born 1895 in Woodford County
  • Kentucky
  • Retired realtor in Lexington
  • African Americans
  • African Americans in Lexington
  • Race relations
  • Lexington, Kentucky
Format: 
Digital Audio
Interview Restricted: 
No Restrictions

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