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Beamer, Delmas, February 19, 1976, tape 1, side 2

February 19, 1976

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Beamer, Delmas, February 19, 1976, tape 1, side 2
  • Title
  • Beamer, Delmas, February 19, 1976, tape 1, side 2
  • Date
  • February 19, 1976
  • Identifier
  • 31735073014874-02
  • Source Identifier
  • 31735073014874
  • Description
  • Delmas Beamer shares his life experiences, from working in various jobs to his thoughts on racial dynamics. He discusses his move to Pittsburgh, his work history, owning a miniature golf course, and the racial segregation he witnessed in West Virginia. Beamer also discusses his lack of involvement in community groups or unions, his thoughts on racial tensions, and experiences with racial slurs. He shares instances of racial prejudice, like being called offensive names while on a hunting trip, but also instances where he was treated kindly despite the use of derogatory language. He expresses evolving views on civil rights movements, from initially doubting their impact to later recognizing their importance.
  • Extent
  • 30:07 minutes
  • Type
  • sound recording-nonmusical
  • Genre
  • oral histories (literary genre)
  • Source
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection, 1975-1976
  • Language
  • eng
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Collection
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection
  • Rights Information
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  • Rights Holder
  • University of Pittsburgh