Interview with Anna McCann, July 24, 1986

Interview Summary

Ms. McCann recounts her family history and educational background and reminisces about her experiences attending segregated schools (Patterson Elementary during the 1920's and Dunbar High School in the 1930's) including school activities. She especially mentions Patterson Principal Fannie White, who fought for years to have the school moved away from the railroad tracks, and Dunbar Principal William H. Fouse. She recalls the role of African American churches in the community, Lexington's Colored Fair, African American entertainers who performed on Deweese Street, and the indignity of home visits by public health nurses espousing family planning.

Interview Keyword

African Americans African Americans in Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Race relations

Interview LC Subject

African American families African Americans--Civil rights--Kentucky African Americans--Education--Kentucky--Lexington African Americans--Kentucky--Lexington--Economic conditions African Americans--Religion McCann, Anna McCann, Anna--Interviews African Americans African Americans--Race identity

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