Oral History with Leola Burns Alexander Burford, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019)

Oral History with Leola Burns Alexander Burford, March 11, 1991 (Ms1991-019)

Leola Burford, a resident of Christiansburg, worked as a teacher in the Richmond area before getting married, and, eventually returning to the Christiansburg area. In this interview, Burford recalls her experiences at CI and Hampton University and discusses life in general for Black Appalachians in Montgomery County by describing social life, church life, and race relations.

Ms1991-019_Burford_Leola

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Black Appalachians Oral History Project, Ms1991-019, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Michael A. Cooke

Leola Burns Alexander Burford

Burford home

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