Interviewer
Dr. George Garrison
Files
Abstract
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with Carl J. Knighton for Dr. Garrison’s project on the History of Emmett Scott High School. Emmett Scott was the segregated high school for African-Americans, which was named after Emmett Scott, a former aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. The school opened in 1920 and closed in 1970 when full integration was implemented in Rock Hill South Carolina schools. Mr. Knighton attended Emmett Scott from first grade until eleventh grade. In this interview Mr. Knighton discusses his time and recollections of Emmett Scott High School as well as his military service and his experiences and recollections of the local black community of Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Publication Date
8-19-2003
Unique Identifier
OH 672
Format
MP3;
Length
01:24:20
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Knighton, Carl J. and Emmett Scott High School, "Interview with Carl J. Knighton - OH 673" (2003). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 672.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/560
