Interviewer
Michael A. Cooke
Files
Abstract
In this interview, local South Carolina activist Rhudine Johnson (1915-) discussing her experience living in South Carolina in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Mrs. Johnson was the first Black nurse to be appointed to the National Federation of Nurses and one of the first Black poll workers in the state. In this interview, Mrs. Johnson discusses her early life, her work as a licensed practical nurse, organizing a glee club, her education at Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia, her motivation for political activism, events that radicalized her, the political climate for Black people in South Carolina in the 1930s-1950s, the need for Black political candidates, her involvement with the Progressive Democrat Party, key members of the party, the goals of the party, voter registration, John McCray and his newspaper (The Lighthouse Informer), The Palmetto Voters Association, the downfall of the Progressive Democrat Party, accomplishments of the Party, and the need for Black people as elected officials.
Publication Date
2-1-1986
Unique Identifier
OH 205
Format
1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;
Length
00:35:19
Disciplines
Oral History
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Rhudine V., "Interview with Rhudine V. Johnson - OH 205" (1986). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 205.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/133
LC Subject Headings
Political parties -- Southern States, African Americans -- Political activity -- Southern States
