Interview with Laura Wendell Moore, September 5, 1986

Interview Summary

The daughter of Dr. Thomas P. Wendell discusses her father's education at Fisk University and Meharry, his practice at Lexington hospitals, and the community organizations to which he belonged. She recalls her mother's religious background, family history and socio-economic background, and the importance of "bloodlines" in Kentucky. Mrs. Moore stresses the importance of IBM to Lexington, the change in employment opportunities for African Americans during her lifetime, and the effect of the civil rights movement in Lexington. She delineates the differences between the quality of white and African American teachers, and gives an account of her political views and activities.

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 Moore, Laura Wendell Moore, Laura Wendell--Interviews African Americans African Americans--Race identity

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