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Title

Interview with John Ramseur

Interviewee

John Ramseur
Emmett Scott High School

Interviewer

Dr. George Garrison

Files

Abstract

This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with John Ramseur 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 was closed in 1970 when full integration was implemented in Rock Hill, SC schools. Mr. Ramsuer attended Emmett Scott from 1^st grade through 12^th grade from 1941-1953. Mr. Ramsuer discusses his experiences and recollections attending Emmett Scott with a focus on his early years at Emmett Scott and the teachers that he could remember.

Publication Date

7-1-2003

Unique Identifier

OH 699

Format

MP3;

Length

01:23:21

Disciplines

Law

Recommended Citation

Ramseur, John and Emmett Scott High School, "Interview with John Ramseur" (2003). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 699.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/588