Oral History

Melvin & Helen Harvey Harris Interview

Themes:
Subjects:
EPA Senior Center, SMC Grand Jury, Ravenswood City School District, Nairobi Day School, EPA Planning Commission, Dr. Warren Haymen, Mothers for Equal Education, Helen Harvey Harris, Melvin Harris
Date of Creation or Publication:
7/9/2019
Creator
Jesse Norfleet
Donor
Nairobi EPA Advocates
Nairobi College Reunion Committee
Language
English
Copyright Statement:
Interview of Melvin Harris and Helen Harvey Harris about the Nairobi Legacy. Topics include: Melvin coming to EPA in 1954, his activism in the community, housing, the legacy of Nairobi, community coming together for incorporation, Helen arriving in 1985 to work in the Ravenswood City School District, local residents not hired to work for the City, children's upbringing and crime, elections, and other topics.

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