Oral History

Alvin Darnell Spencer Interview

Themes:
Subjects:
Pete Butler, Leonard Mobley, Steve Cortez, Moses Herrera, Curtis Spencer, Nairobi Shopping Center, Peninsula Interfaith Action (PIA), Alvin Darnell Spencer, Larry Pettis, Bobbi Jean Spencer, Littleman's Market, Hudson Shoe Store, Johnny Gray, Lester Reed
Date of Creation or Publication:
2/26/2024
Creator
Meda Okelo
Donor
Alvin Darnell Spencer
Language
English
Copyright Statement:
Interview of Alvin Darnell Spencer by Meda Okelo. Topics include: family moving to EPA in the 1960s when he was in 2nd or 3rd grade; attending Brentwood, Kavanaugh and Green Oaks Academy; his family; his friends; growing up in EPA; playing lots of sports; local businesses; experience at San Carlos High School, the first year of bussed EPA students; notable people; working after graduation as a truck driver and then at the post office; why he supported incorporation; involvement with Peninsula Interfaith Action (PIA) and affordable housing; gentrification; and future wishes for EPA.

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