Interviewer
OH 695
Files
Abstract
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with Alicia Faye Smith for the Emmett Scott History Project. Emmett Scott High School was the segregated African American high school in Rock Hill South Carolina which was named for Emmett Scott who was an aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. Emmett Scott High School opened in 1920 and closed in 1970 when integration was implemented in Rock Hill School District. Mrs. Smith attended Emmett Scott from 1969 to 1970 and then was transferred to Rock Hill High school after integration. Mrs. Smith discusses her education and experiences during this time. She details how she feels both segregation and integration impacted her education. She discusses the tension and conflict that arose during the process as well as the student walkouts that occurred. Mrs. Smith discusses the ‘Rattlercats’ which is how the students that were transferred from Emmett Scott referred to themselves.
Publication Date
6-20-2003
Unique Identifier
OH 695
Format
MP3;
Length
00:33:06
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Smith, Alicia Faye and Emmett Scott High School, "Interview with Alicia Faye Smith - OH 695" (2003). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 695.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/582
