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Shirley Mitchell Neal Interview

Themes:
Subjects:
General Electric, Milt Dickson, Ms. Hamilton, Milky Johnson, Ms. Warren, Fairchild Semiconductor, Varian Associates, Intel, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Hewlett Packard, Ray Askew, Shirley Mitchell Neal, Reverend Branch, Gene Tate, Nate Branch
Date of Creation or Publication:
10/27/2023
Creator
Sharifa Wilson
Donor
Shirley Mitchell Neal
Language
English
Copyright Statement:
Interview of Shirley Mitchell Neal by Sharifa Wilson in Las Vegas, Nevada, about Ravenswood High School. Her family moved from Los Angeles to Alberni Street EPA in 1952. Ravenswood High School topics include: in the first class graduating in 1963; the sports culture; notable people; the Civil Rights Movement and its effect on campus; armed services recruitment; notable athletes; memorable teachers; fond memories; Silicon Valley work program which led to her career; alumni events and the alumni family; the impact of the school closing; winning a Bay-area wide dance contest; and how it was the best time of their lives. She also talked about her mother’s involvement in voting rights, getting African Americans registered and voting.

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