Interviewer
Michael A. Cooke
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Abstract
In her June 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Ellen Mosley detailed her experience working for the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation and the problems with informing communities of sickle cell anemia. Mosley discussed the problems had with DHEC, funding the foundation, and aiding the communities in the Midlands area. She also discussed possible exploitation of the Black community, stigmas that the Black community had towards sickle cell, and the many misconceptions about sickle cell of all races. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Publication Date
6-14-1984
Unique Identifier
OH 329
Format
1 Cassette
Length
31 minutes
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Series
Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Sickle cell anemia, James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation, James R. Clark, Richland Memorial Hospital, DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control)
Recommended Citation
Mosley, Ellen, "Interview with Ellen Mosley" (1984). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 329.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/289
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LC Subject Headings
South Carolina. Department of Health and Environmental Control, Sickle cell anemia -- South Carolina, Sickle cell anemia -- Research -- South Carolina, Sickle cell anemia -- Treatment -- South Carolina, Genetic disorders, Genetic screening, Medical misconceptions