Desegregation of Virginia Education (DOVE) Oral History Collection

Glenn and Ann Kituskie grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia. Glenn and Ann Kituskie talk about their experiences with school desegregation. The interview took place in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Gwame Mizzelle grew up in Accomack County, Virginia and attended Virginia public schools in the 1980s. His mother, Eula Mizzelle, taught in the public schools during the years of school desegregation. Videotaped oral history interview with Gwame Mizzelle of Accomac, Virginia who discusses his family's involvement with school desegregation and civil rights. Conducted as part of the "School Desegregation: Learn, Preserve, Empower" event on the Eastern Shore, Virginia.

Horace Swann grew up in Newport News, Virginia. One of eighteen videotaped oral history interviews with members of George Washington Carver Alumni Association discussing school desegregation. The interview took place in Newport News, Virginia.

Howard Keyes grew up in Newport News, Virginia. One of eighteen videotaped oral history interviews with members of George Washington Carver Alumni Association discussing school desegregation. The interview took place in Newport News, Virginia.

Irma B. Thompson grew up in Buena Vista, Virginia where she lived during the years of school desegregation. Irma B. Thompson is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Lynchburg, Virginia.

James Hawkins grew up in Newport News, Virginia. One of eighteen videotaped oral history interviews with members of George Washington Carver Alumni Association discussing school desegregation. The interview took place in Newport News, Virginia.

Jane Giddens Cabarrus grew up in Northampton, Virginia and lived on the Eastern Shore during the years of school desegregation. Jane Giddens Cabarrus is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. She also discusses Dr. Dawn Goldstine of the NAACP. The interview took place in Melfa, Virginia.

Jenny Barker grew up in Accomack County, Virginia and graduated from high school in 1993. Videotaped oral history interview with Jenny Barker. Conducted as part of the "School Desegregation: Learn, Preserve, Empower" event. The interview took place on the Eastern Shore, Virginia.

Jesse Poulson grew up in Accomack County, Virginia and lived there during the years of school desegregation. Jesse Poulson is interviewed about his experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Melfa, Virginia.

Joanne Smith-Spady grew up and lived in Virginia and Pennsylvania during the years of school desegregation. Joanne Smith-Spady is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Melfa, Virginia.

Joyce Glaise grew up in Danville, Virginia where she lived during the time of school desegregation. Joyce Glaise is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Danville, Virginia.

Joyce Lewis grew up in Painter, Virginia and attended Central High School during the years of school desegregation. Videotaped oral history interview with Joyce Lewis of Accomac, Virginia. Conducted as part of the "School Desegregation: Learn, Preserve, Empower" event on the Eastern Shore, Virginia.

Judith Saunders Burton grew up in Gum Springs, Virginia and lived in Prince Edward County and Farmville, Virginia during the years of school desegregation. Judith Saunders Burton is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Gum Springs, Virginia.

Julia Ellen King Freeman grew up in Fairfax County, Virginia where she worked during the years of school desegregation. Julia Ellen King Freeman is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Gum Springs, Virginia.

Kathleen Brown grew up in Newport News, Virginia. One of eighteen videotaped oral history interviews with members of George Washington Carver Alumni Association discussing school desegregation. The interview took place in Newport News, Virginia.

L. Barbara McDaniel Harris grew up in Richmond, Virginia and lived in Plainfield, New Jersey during the years of school desegregation. L. Barbara McDaniel Harris is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Richmond, Virginia.

Lacy Ward lived in Birmingham, Alabama during the years of school desegregation. Lacy Ward is interviewed about her experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Farmville, Virginia.

Lawrence Howard grew up in a military family in Japan, Colorado, and Washington and was away at college during the years of school desegregation. Lawrence Howard is interviewed about his experience with school desegregation. The interview took place in Norfolk, Virginia.

Lewis Johnson lived in Albemarle County during the years of desegregation of Virginia’s schools. He attended Rose Hill Elementary in Charlottesville (1960-63) and Stone Robinson Elementary in Shadwell (1963-67), Burley Middle School (1968) and Jack Jouett Middle School in Charlottesville (1969-70), and he graduated from Albemarle High School in 1973. Oral history interview with Lewis Johnson conducted via Zoom with Ann Jimerson.

Louise P. Allen grew up in Newport News, Virginia. One of eighteen videotaped oral history interviews with members of George Washington Carver Alumni Association discussing school desegregation. The interview took place in Newport News, Virginia.