Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Oral History
University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
email: archives@etal.uri.edu
Published in 2008
Collection Overview
| Title: | Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Oral History |
| Date range: | 1982 |
| Creator: | Rhode Island Black Heritage Society |
| Extent: | 1 box(es) (.25 linear feet) |
| Abstract: | This collection consists of 9 cassette tapes of oral history interviews conducted by Kathleen Hauke for the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. No transcripts are available. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | University Archives and Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Mss. Gr. 174 |
Scope & content
This collection consists of 9 cassette tapes of oral history interviews. No transcripts are available.Arrangement
After processing, the collection was arranged in a single series as follows:
- 1. The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Oral History Tapes
Biographical or Historical Information
The collection consists of interviews conducted by Kathleen Hauke for the R.I. Black Heritage Society. The people that were interviewed include a group of former URI basketball players, and among these players were Terry Pittman, Kevin Compton, and Phil Kydd. Also in this collection is a lengthy interview with religious icon, Mother Viola Pyle.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | Open for research. |
| Use of the materials: | Terms governing use and reproduction: Photocopying and scanning of materials is a fee based service available in the repository and is allowed at the discretion of the Archivist when in compliance to the Unit's policy on copyright and publication. |
| Preferred citation: | Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Oral History, Mss. Gr. 174, University of Rhode Island, University Archives and Special Collections. |
| Contact information: | University Archives and Special Collections 15 Lippitt Road Kingston, RI 02881-2011 Tel: 401-874-4632 email: archives@etal.uri.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | The collection was transferred in 2000. |
| Custodial history: | The custodial history of the collection is unknown. |
| Processing information: | The collection was processed by David Maslyn in 2004. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by David Maslyn. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Nicholas Albaugh on 2008 May 22, updated by Hailie D. Posey on 2009 September 23, updated by Mark Dionne on 2020 May 12. |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Inventory
Series 1. Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Oral History Tapes, 1982
1 box(es)
(.25 linear feet)
This collection consists of 9 cassette tapes of oral history interviews conducted by Kathleen Hauke for the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. No transcripts are available.
Arrangement:
The tapes are arranged in alphabetical order by the last name of the interviewee.
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Compton, Kevin: recruitment, college life, academics, family |
1982 Apr 27 |
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Kydd, Phil: scouting, recruiting process, African Americans basketball play compared to whites, coaching |
1982 Mar 3 |
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Lopes, Nelson: Coach Claude English, recruitment |
1982 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Pittman, Terry: basketball, position at point guard, African Americans basketball play compared to whites |
1982 Mar 31 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Pittman, Terry: (interview continued from tape no.4): siblings, parents, academics |
1982 Mar 31 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Pyle, Mother Viola: family, experience in Barbados, childhood |
1982 Jun 22 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Pyle, Mother Viola: (interview continued from tape no.6) her brother, work, experiences |
1982 Jun 22 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Pyle, Mother Viola: family, medical information, miscarriage experience |
1982 Jul 6 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Pyle, Mother Viola: (interview continued from tape no.8): rich v. poor, travel, racism |
1982 Jul 6 |