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Brown, Homer S., October 25, 1972, tape 1, side 1

October 25, 1972

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Brown, Homer S., October 25, 1972, tape 1, side 1
  • Title
  • Brown, Homer S., October 25, 1972, tape 1, side 1
  • Date
  • October 25, 1972
  • Identifier
  • 31735073021838-01
  • Source Identifier
  • 31735073021838
  • Description
  • Judge Homer S. Brown discusses aspects of Pittsburgh's development, focusing on the changes in legislation and the urban landscape. He delves into the issues surrounding smoke control legislation, property condemnation for redevelopment, and the complexities of the Saint Peter's Church case, where the Urban Redevelopment Authority wanted to acquire land for commercial use, leading to community upheaval. He reflects on the evolving public sentiment, including the efforts toward racial integration in education and hospitals. Judge Brown also talks about community activism, including the NAACP's challenges and a desire for improvement in housing and education. He highlights significant roles such as being the first Black judge in Pennsylvania and his legislative service. Judge Brown also discusses his family history and the social structure of Pittsburgh.
  • Extent
  • 57:22 minutes
  • Type
  • sound recording-nonmusical
  • Genre
  • oral histories (literary genre)
  • Source
  • Pittsburgh Renaissance Project: The Stanton Belfour Oral History Collection, 1971-1973
  • Language
  • eng
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Collection
  • Pittsburgh Renaissance Project: The Stanton Belfour Oral History Collection
  • Rights Information
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