Interview with William S. Dotson, January 21, 1983
Project: Black People in Lexington Oral History Project
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The former president of the Lexington chapter of the NAACP, Mr. Dotson remarks upon his time as an employee of Domestic Life and Accident Insurance Company. He discusses formation of the Lexington Chapter of the NAACP, including early officers such as the first president, James Hughes. Also discussed is the David Hanley murder case and discrimination in jury selection. He talks about Deweese Street, job opportunities for African Americans, and Georgia Bates.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--Race identity. African Americans--Religion African Americans. Dotson, William S. Dotson, William S.--InterviewsInterview Rights
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Dotson, William S. Interview by Gerald Smith. 21 Jan. 1983. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Dotson, W.S. (1983, January 21). Interview by G. Smith. Black People in Lexington Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Dotson, William S., interview by Gerald Smith. January 21, 1983, Black People in Lexington Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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