Interview with Arnold Gaither, August 7, 1986
Project: Black People in Lexington Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Mr. Gaither recalls his family history, educational experiences in both all white and all black segregated schools, and dropping out of school in the 9th grade. He recounts his enlistment in the Army and service in Vietnam, the criminal activities he engaged in to support his drug habit, and his rehabilitation at the Lexington Judicial Clinical Research Center. As Assistant Director of Micro City Government, Mr. Gaither discusses Ronald Berry, his attendance at the University of Kentucky, and the attitudes of African American women towards their male counterparts.Interview Accession
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African Americans African Americans in Lexington Lexington, Kentucky Race relationsInterview LC Subject
African American families African Americans--Civil rights--Kentucky African Americans--Education--Kentucky--Lexington African Americans--Kentucky--Lexington--Economic conditions African Americans--Religion Gaither, Arnold Gaither, Arnold--Interviews African Americans African Americans--Race identityInterview Rights
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Gaither, Arnold Interview by Ann Grundy. 07 Aug. 1986. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Gaither, A. (1986, August 07). Interview by A. Grundy. Black People in Lexington Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Gaither, Arnold, interview by Ann Grundy. August 07, 1986, Black People in Lexington Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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