Interview with G. William Nickens, August 11, 1986
Project: Black People in Lexington Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Mr. Nickens recalls his family history, educational background and attendance at Wilberforce College. He discourses on discrimination encountered by African Americans in Decatur, Illinois, employment opportunities for African Americans at the turn of the century, and living conditions for African Americans both in Detroit and in Lexington. Mr. Nickens reminisces about his experiences in New York City from 1916-1920, and recounts his career in the insurance industry.Interview Accession
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African Americans African Americans in Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Race relationsInterview LC Subject
African American families African Americans--Civil rights--Kentucky African Americans--Education--Kentucky--Lexington African Americans--Kentucky--Lexington--Economic conditions African Americans--Religion Nickens, G. William Nickens, G. William--Interviews African Americans African Americans--Race identityInterview Rights
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Nickens, G. William Interview by Ann Grundy. 11 Aug. 1986. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Nickens, G.W. (1986, August 11). Interview by A. Grundy. Black People in Lexington Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Nickens, G. William, interview by Ann Grundy. August 11, 1986, Black People in Lexington Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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