Interviewer
Michael A. Cooke
Files
Abstract
In his interview with Michael Cooke, Rev. William M. Bowman Sr. (1914-2000) discusses his involvement in the Progressive Democratic Party and the Palmetto Voter’s Association. Mr. Bowman details the impact these organizations had on the black community in the efforts to increase participation in the political process. In the interview, he discusses how these organizations started and the work they did in an attempt to achieve full participation of the black community. In the 1960s, Rev. Bowman helped organize sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in downtown Columbia and worked to educate local African Americans how to use their right to vote.
Publication Date
2-2-1986
Unique Identifier
OH 252
Format
1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;
Length
00:40:40
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Series
Politics
Disciplines
Oral History
Keywords
Democratic Party, Palmetto Voters Association
Recommended Citation
Bowman, William M. Sr., "Interview with William M. Bowman Sr. - OH 252" (1986). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 252.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/33
LC Subject Headings
Political parties --Southern States, African Americans -- Political activity -- Southern States
