Oral History with James E. Sherman, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019)
Title
Oral History with James E. Sherman, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019)
Subject
Description
James E. Sherman--who also went by Steve Sherman--was born in Whitethorne, Virginia and grew up in the Wake Forest community. Sherman attended Christiansburg Institute and spent his life working in the coal mines. In this interview, Sherman describes growing up in the Wake Forest community, education opportunities for Black Appalachians, and work opportunities in the area. Sherman briefly mentions other subjects, such as race relations and social life in the Montgomery County area.
Type
Identifier
Ms1991-019_JamesSherman
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
Interviewer
Michael A. Cooke
Narrator
James E. Sherman
Location
Wake Forest, Virginia
Duration
01:04:35
Citation
“Oral History with James E. Sherman, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019),” VT Special Collections and University Archives Online, accessed December 8, 2023, http://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/items/show/13571.