Oral History Interview with Bernest Mitchell, July 27, 2016
Description:
Mr. Mitchell was born and raised in Stamps, Arkansas. Mitchell traveled to the Cleveland area after the saw mill in Arkansas was shut down. Mr. Mitchell received his barber's license and started his own barbershop in the 1960s. Mr. Mitchell worked in other industries while sustaining his barber shop. Mr. Mitchell and other members of the Cleveland Black community organized in efforts to integrate Cleveland. They attended several government meetings and negotiated with officials. Mr. Mitchell on…
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Date:
July 27, 2016
Duration:
1 hour 25 minutes 30 seconds
Creator:
Howard, Jasmin & Mitchell, Bernest
Partner:
TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library