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Description
HistoryMakers is an extensive video oral history collection of prominent African Americans. Upon completion, it will include 5,000 interviews. Each interview is divided into several “stories,” video clips that describe a particular life event. The HistoryMakers are from all regions of the United States, were prominent in a wide variety of fields, and tell stories that span the twentieth century.
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Dates covered
Mostly the twentieth century. Includes family stories from the nineteenth century.
Sources
Oral history.
Type of coverage
Video with transcripts.
Producer/content provider
The HistoryMakers
Vendor/electronic presentation provider
The HistoryMakers
Core Subject(s)