Interviewer
Michael A. Cooke
Files
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Abstract
In her July 1984 interview with Michael Cooke, Louvenia Barksdale described her work with what was previously the Spartanburg County Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. Barksdale discussed the topics of sickle cell anemia/trait, sickle thalassemia, the Department of Health and Environmental Education, Dr. James R. Clark, and various radio and television stations that aided the foundation. She also discussed the numerous ways in which the foundation supported sickle cell patients, raised money, and educated the public. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Publication Date
7-20-1984
Unique Identifier
OH 325
Format
1 Cassette
Length
53 minutes
Restrictions
This interview is open for use
Series
Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Sickle cell anemia/trait, sickle thalassemia, Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Spartanburg County Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, Crippled Children’s Division/Department/Program, Rehabilitative System, Dr. James R. Clark
Recommended Citation
Barksdale, Louvenia, "Interview with Louvenia Barksdale" (1984). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 325.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/291
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 counseling, Genetic screening, Medical misconceptions, Health promotion, Preventive health services
