Film or Video (Part of Collection)Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell oral history, 2005-05-09 : National Visionary Leadership ...
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Main title
- Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell oral history, 2005-05-09 : National Visionary Leadership Project / interview conducted by Renee Poussaint.
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Description
- camera master. 2 videocassettes of 2 (DVCAM) (64 min.) sound, color ; 1/2 in.
- 7 photographs : digital, jpeg files, color.
- 1 transcript (84 pages)
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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].
Local shelving no.
- AFC 2004/007: 033.MV.001, AFC 2004/007: 033.MV.002
- AFC 2004/007
Portion of title
- Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell interview conducted by Renee Poussaint
Biography/History note
- Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell was a model, businesswoman and owner of the Ophelia DeVore School of Self-Development and Modeling.
Summary
- The interview includes Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell's memories of growing up in South Carolina and moving to New York City where she attended Hunter College High School. She recalls attending New York University, meeting her husband and her first modeling jobs. She discusses founding her modeling company to promote a better image of African Americans, changes in the advertising and fashion industries, and mentoring African American models and actresses.
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Notes
- In English.
- Forms part of: National Visionary Leadership Project Interviews and Conference Collection (AFC 2004/007)
LCCN
- 2010655544
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- n-us---
Type of material
- Film or Video (Part of Collection)
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- American Folklife Center (Jefferson, LJG31)