Oral Histories

Phillip Curls, son of Fred and Thelma Curls, was born April 2, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri. In the interview he discusses his involvement with the NAACP, Freedom Incorporated, and politics.

Interviewer: Horace M. Peterson III. Interview recorded June 21, 1976. 

Harold L. Holliday was born June 28, 1918. In the interview he discusses his early life, mentions the Gaines case of 1933, the Pendergast era in Kansas City, his becoming a lawyer, and African Americans.

Henry Sewing was born February 15, 1891, in Texas. In the interview he discusses his early life, coming to Kansas City, first work here, banking involvement, Douglass State Bank, etc.

Dr. G. T. Bryant is listed as an educator. He died September 5, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. He was 88.