Film or Video (Part of Collection)Samuel Gravely oral history, 2002-10-31 : National Visionary Leadership ...
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Main title
- Samuel Gravely oral history, 2002-10-31 : National Visionary Leadership Project / interview conducted by Renee Poussaint.
Published/Created
- [Washington, D.C.] : National Visionary Leadership Project, c2004.
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Description
- camera master. 6 videocassettes of 6 (Betacam SP) (30 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
- 2 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color.
- 30 photographs : color ; 4 x 6 in.
- 1 transcript (58 pages)
- camera master. 6 videocassettes of 6 (VHS) (158 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
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- Duplication of collection materials is restricted by copyright.
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- Collection is open for research; access restrictions apply. Before requesting collection materials, please contact the Folklife Reading Room at 202-707-5510; [email protected].
LC classification
- VAO 6951-6956 (camera master)
Local shelving no.
- AFC 2004/007: 046.MV.001, AFC 2004/007: 046.MV.002, AFC 2004/007: 046.MV.003, AFC 2004/007: 046.MV.004, AFC 2004/007: 046.MV.005, AFC 2004/007: 046.MV.006
- AFC 2004/007
Variant title
- Title on copyright application: Interview with Samuel Gravely
Portion of title
- Samuel Gravely interview conducted by Renee Poussaint
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Biography/History note
- Samuel Gravely was the first African American admiral in the Navy.
Summary
- The interview includes Samual Gravely's memories of growing up in Richmond, Virginia and joining the navy at the beginning of World War II. He recalls passing the officer test, becoming the first African American to graduate from the navy's V-12 officer training program, and training other African Americans at segregated bases. He discusses his years out of the navy after World War II and being called back after the military was desegregated in 1948. He recounts his many tours of duty on ships including the USS Iowa, USS Taussig and his promotion to Vice Admiral.
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Notes
- In English.
- Forms part of: National Visionary Leadership Project Interviews and Conference Collection (AFC 2004/007)
LCCN
- 2010655489
Copyright reg no.
- PA0001390857 U.S. Copyright Office
Geographic area code
- n-us---
Type of material
- Film or Video (Part of Collection)
Item Availability
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31)
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- Moving Image Research Center By Appointment (Madison LM336)
Status
- Not Charged