Laban, George, November 13, 1975, tape 2, side 1

November 13, 1975

Title
Laban, George, November 13, 1975, tape 2, side 1
Date
November 13, 1975
Identifier
31735073017919-03
Source Identifier
31735073017919
Description
George Laban discusses leadership among Black communities in Pittsburgh and changes in organizations. He notes a decrease in Black community leadership and critiques the current leadership of the NAACP in Pittsburgh. He reflects on the decline in church attendance, linking it to a shift in societal values. He explains his decision not to join fraternal organizations and discusses his work with the Homewood Brushton Community Improvement Association. He shares his experiences during the Depression and involvement in the WPA. He discusses his contact with family in the West Indies.
Extent
29:02 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
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