Interviewer
Dr. George Garrison
Files
Abstract
This interview was conducted by Dr. George Garrison, an African American studies scholar, with Rock Hill native Nathaniel Jaggers (b.1934). Mr. Jaggers, an Emmett Scott attendee (1940-1951), discusses his experiences and recollections of Emmett Scott School as well as the surrounding community, notably as an African American in the segregated South. In addition, he describes his time in the U.S. Navy. Emmett Scott was a segregated school for African Americans in Rock Hill, South Carolina from 1920 until 1970. It was named after Emmett J. Scott (1873-1957), a prominent educator and close aide to Booker T. Washington and President Woodrow Wilson. Although once comprising all twelve grades, Emmett Scott transitioned to a junior high and high school in 1956. In 1970, following the formal integration of S.C. public schools, the school closed its doors. Today, the school grounds function as a community center: the Emmett Scott Recreation Center located at 801 Crawford Road.*
*This interview contains language that some may find offensive.
Publication Date
1-4-2008
Unique Identifier
OH 704
Format
MP3;
Length
01:12:26
Disciplines
Law
Recommended Citation
Jaggers, Nathaniel and Emmett Scott High School, "Interview with Nathaniel Jaggers - OH 704" (2008). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 704.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/594
Notes
*This interview contains language that some may find offensive. Oral History interviews are the personal recollections and opinions of the individuals involved and, therefore, may contain language, ideas or stereotypes that are offensive or harmful to others.