Interviewer
Michael A. Cooke
Files
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Abstract
John Henry McCray (1910-1987) was a journalist, newspaper publisher, politician, civil rights activist who was instrumental in forming the Progressive Democratic Party which was the African American party of choice throughout the South including many counties in South Carolina. In this interview, Mr. McCray discusses Jim Crow Laws, African American voter registration, Aa newspaper called the Black National Farmer's Paper which which he founded. This newspaper was an early voice for civil rights.
Publication Date
1-11-1986
Unique Identifier
OH 212
Format
3 Cassettes; MP3; WAV;
Length
02:33:07
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Series
Civil Rights Movement, Politics
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Progressive Democratic Party, Jim Crow, Black Voter Registration, Black National Farmer's Paper
Recommended Citation
McCray, John Henry, "Interview with John Henry McCray - OH 212" (1986). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 212.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/156
LC Subject Headings
Civil rights workers -- South Carolina, Political parties -- Southern States, African Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc., Voter registration, African American newspapers -- South Carolina -- History -- 20th century, Civil rights movements -- Press coverage -- South Carolina -- History -- 20th century, Racism in the press -- South Carolina
