Interviewer
Dr. George Garrison
Files
Abstract
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison with George Hicklin for his Emmett Scott History Project. Emmett Scott was the segregated high school for African Americans that was named after Emmett Scott a former aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. Emmett Scott High School opened in 1920 and closed in 1970 with full integration of the Rock Hill School District. Mr. Hicklin attended Emmett Scott from 1951-1955. In this interview Mr. Hicklin discusses his experiences at Emmett Scott and the impact it had on the black community. He also details his experience in the military shortly after graduating high school. Mr. Hicklin details his military career and how he feels that Emmett Scott prepared him for success in life. Mr. Hicklin joined the Navy during the Vietnam war rising in rank to Chief Petty Officer.
Publication Date
8-25-2005
Unique Identifier
OH 702
Format
MP3; WAV;
Length
00:50:19
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Hicklin, George and Emmett Scott High School, "Interview with George Hicklin - OH 702" (2005). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 702.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/592
