Interview session 13, 1986 March 14
Scope and Contents
Tape 16, Side 2, through Tape 18, Side 1. In the thirteenth interview session, conducted on March 14, 1986, Bogle continues to discuss her work at the Portland Observer, and describes her reasons for leaving the newspaper. She discusses writing about the Black community for the Portland Oregonian. She talks about the civil rights movement, about the progression of mainstream language used to describe Black Americans, and about her feelings of frustration when experiencing discrimination. She discusses the history of the Black community in the Portland's Albina district, and talks about community events she helped to organize. She shares her thoughts about the educational opportunities available for Black children, about the relationship between the Portland Police Bureau and the Black community, and about subtle forms of racism she observed in the 1980s.
Dates
- Creation: 1986 March 14
Creator
- From the Collection: Bogle, Kathryn Hall, 1906-2003 (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Harmon, Rick (Interviewer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
2 audiocassettes (1 hr., 58 min., 45 sec.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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