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Record Series #: 1121-103 Name: W. W. Law Moving Image and Sound Collection Dates: 1955-1978, no date

Select Reel to Reel Content Notes The W. W. Law Moving Image and Sound Collection includes a number of reel to reel tapes from which a selection was identified for digitization through a Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Recordings at Risk grant. As part of the processing of the digitized recordings, the following content notes and time stamps were compiled. The content notes provide researchers a better understanding of the recordings’ content, quality, and contributors.

*Titles in quotes were the given titles from the reel to reel boxes, titles not in quotes are the titles derived from the recordings.

*Time stamps are denoted as such, MIN: SEC. Time stamps should not be substituted as providing complete context on the entirety of an event.

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*Titles in quotes were the given titles from the reel to reel boxes, titles not in quotes are the titles derived from the recordings. *Time stamps are denoted as such, MIN: SEC. Time stamps should not be substituted as providing complete context on the entirety of an event.

Item #01_WWLAW_01 Title: “NAACP Membership Kickoff” Date: February 1974 Audio quality: Fair, echoes at times, technical noises, room noises and audience reactions Overall Summary: This recording is of a Savannah Branch NAACP membership kickoff event. The main keynote speech was given by the Reverend Lawrence McKinney who provided details about difficulties in Savannah’s black community, specifically the lack of community spirit, and offered solutions to the problems. Ellis Nathaniel Grayson sang at the beginning of the event. Notes:

 Unknown speaker 1 introduces singer Ellis Nathaniel Grayson who is accompanied by an organ  05:01 Unknown speaker 1 reminds the audience that it is NAACP’s Membership Kickoff Sunday  05:31 Unknown speaker 1 introduces another speaker, possibly a man named Jackson  05:41 Unknown speaker 2, possibly Jackson, introduces the Reverend William McKinney and speaks about McKinney’s accomplishments  09:20 Keynote address by the Reverend McKinney o 11:01 As a preacher he finds it difficult to not preach o 12:20 Difficulties in the black community o 15:32 Difficulties for black people in power o 16:50 Believes main problem is the lack of community spirit o 23:07 Audio cuts out for a couple of seconds o 25:09 The dangers in the lack of community spirit o 28:29 The solution to the problems in the community o 31:50 Concludes  Speech continues on Item# 01_WWLAW_02 and Item #02_WWLAW_01 Research Notes:

 The Reverend Lawrence McKinney was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and attended Morehouse College. He married Viola Anderson. He has been preaching since 1962, and was a former preacher of First African Baptist Church.

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Item #01_WWLAW_02 Title: “NAACP Membership Kickoff”/ Mutuals Benevolent Society honors Esther Garrison Date: Circa 1974 Audio quality: Good Overall Summary: Savannah’s Mutuals Benevolent Society honored Esther F. Garrison’s work in the Savannah community with musical performances and speeches. Walter B. Simmons, vice president of the Mutuals Benevolent Society, made remarks on the reason the organization paid tribute to Garrison. The main speaker, the Reverend M. S. Brown, saluted Garrison for all of her efforts in the Savannah community. The Savannah Men’s Ensemble performed at the end of the program. Notes:

 The first few seconds of this recording are the end of Reverend McKinney’s speech from Item #01_WWLAW_01  00:20 The new recording of this event starts with an unknown speaker 1 introducing Walter B. Simmons, Vice President of the Mutual Benevolent Society  00:47 Simmons speaks on the importance of women in the community, and why the society is paying tribute to Esther Garrison.  03:23 Unknown male speaker 1 introduces Reverend M. S. Brown, pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church.  03:36 Brown’s speech begins: o He details Garrison’s accolades; years of service in the NAACP; senior member of the school board; thanks her for her service o 09:21 Discusses significant African Americans throughout history o 12:12 Tells story about the “Tree of Mystery” o 14:18 Concludes with a salute Garrison  14:42 Unknown male speaker 1 introduces the ensemble  15:05 Savannah Men’s Ensemble sings Research Notes:

 The Reverend Lawrence McKinney was born in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Morehouse College. He married Viola Anderson. He has been preaching since 1962, and was a former preacher of First African Baptist Church.  The Reverend M. S. Brown (1926- ) was pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church [http://savannahherald.net/editorial-pastor-matthew-southall-brown-sr-p11705-94.htm]  Walter B. Simmons (1926- ) was Vice President of Mutual Benevolent Society

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Item #02_WWLAW_01 [Similar, not exact copy of Item 01_WWLAW_01] Title: “NAACP”/ NAACP Membership Kickoff Date: February 1974 Audio quality: Fair, echoes at times, room noises and audience reactions are audible Overall Summary: This recording is of a Savannah Branch NAACP membership kickoff event. The main keynote speech was given by the Reverend Lawrence McKinney who gave details about the difficulties in Savannah’s black community, specifically the lack of community spirit, and offers solutions to the problems. This copy of the event includes the introduction speech given by a Mr. Jackson. Notes:

 Starts with Mr. Jackson introducing the Reverend McKinney  03:45 Keynote address by the Reverend McKinney o 05:28 As a preacher he finds it difficult to not preach o 06:46 Difficulties in the black community o 09:55 Difficulties for black people in power o 11:15 Believes the main problem is the lack of community spirit o 17:40 Audio cuts out for a couple of seconds o 19:48 The dangers in the lack of community spirit o 23:08 The solution to the problems in the community o 26:29 Concludes  27:53 Unknown male speaker talks about the membership drive and introduces First African Baptist Church Choir  28:57 The choir, accompanied by an organ, closes the program Research Notes:

 Reverend Lawrence McKinney was born in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Morehouse College. He married Viola Anderson. He has been preaching since 1962, and was a former preacher of First African Baptist Church.

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Item #02_WWLAW_02 Title: “NAACP”/ Event reflecting on the Savannah Chatham County School Board Date: 1974-04-28 thru 1974-05-05 Audio quality: Good Overall Summary: The main speaker, Reverend William Stokes (1919-2004), detailed problems of the Savannah Chatham County School Board and for the new superintendent. Esther Garrison (1914- 1987) and Alderman Bowles C. Ford (1911-1993) also made speeches during the event. Garrison’s speech criticized some of the school board members and discussed applicants for Savannah Chatham County School superintendent. Alderman Ford highlighted African American workers for the City of Savannah. Notes:

 Recording begins with speech by the Reverend William F. Stokes: o 1:47 Education in the black community; where are the black teachers and principals o 3:46 Problems with African American education o 5:20 Relates an experience he had in Jim Crow Savannah o 6:48 He makes predictions about the school board; how the new superintendent will solve problems and details problems with the school board o 10:12 He discusses problems with the superintendent, Mrs. Bargeron, he believes she is too soft o 12:00 Division on the board; Stokes is running for an unknown position in November’s election. o 14:28 Concludes  Unknown speaker asks for donations to be collected and introduces speakers: Esther Garrison, Alderman Bowles Ford, E. H. Gadsden, and Israel Small.  18:37 Esther Garrison begins her speech: o She praises the Reverend Stokes optimistic view of the school board o 20:10 Criticizes school board members, specifically Mrs. Deana o 21:48 Garrison provides details on Herman A. Davis, an applicant for superintendent. He is an African American who wants to fight busing for school integration. People like him are applying and these are the kind of people the majority of the board want to appoint.  27:00 Alderman Bowles C. Ford’s begins his speech: o 28:08 He believes a walk through City Hall provides “quite a salt and pepper situation.” He comments on the number of African American workers at the City. o Addresses the misunderstanding in criticism about the hiring of African Americans as City employees. o Discusses women sanitation workers, who earn more than some secretaries, top salaries can reach $6,000. o Reverend Stokes makes a comment about these women truck drivers in the middle of Ford’s speech, along with a woman, possibly Esther Garrison.  Recording ends, cutting off Ford’s speech.

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Item #03_WWLAW Title: “NAACP Public Service Announcement Message as Sung by the Mariners 45 Sec” Date: No date Audio quality: Good Overall Summary: This public service announcement is a jingle about the NAACP sung by the group, The Mariners. Notes:

 The jingle asks people to support the NAACP  00:42 After the jingle, an unknown man asks for listeners to support the NAACP by joining their local branch. Research Notes:

 The Mariners were an all-male integrated group, of two white and two black men: Thomas Lockard, James O. Lewis, Nathaniel Dickerson and Martin Karl. The group formed during their service in the United States Coast Guard in 1942. The group was popular on radio shows and produced several albums. The Mariners popularity diminished by the late 1950s.

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Item #04_WWLAW [Copy of Item #04_WWLAW] Title: “NAACP Public Service Announcement Message as Sung by the Mariners 45 Sec” Date: No date Audio quality: Good, Item #03_WWLAW has slight better audio quality Overall Summary: This public service announcement is a jingle about the NAACP sung by the group, The Mariners. Notes:

 The jingle asks people to support the NAACP  00:42 After the jingle, an unknown man asks for listeners to support the NAACP by joining their local branch. Research Notes:

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Item #05_WWLAW Title: “W. W. Law Black History, St. Phillip AME” Date: 1976-02 Audio quality: Poor, difficult to understand at times Overall Summary: W. W. Law (1923-2002) delivered a speech about various topics at St. Philip AME Church, 613 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Savannah, Georgia. He spoke about the history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and significant pastors of St. Philip’s AME Church. Law also talked about the educational history of African Americans in Savannah. Notes:

 Recording begins with W. W. Law’s speech o Discusses the importance of supporting Savannah, and how much he enjoyed the order of the church service. o 03:45 Successes of the NAACP o 04:41 History of St. Philip AME o 06:10 History of the AME religion and the persecution of the religion till the end of the Civil War o 07:27 Recites scripture from the Bible o 09:32 Provides history on the preachers of St. Philip AME Church o Audio goes in and out at 20:00 and 20:30 o 21:44 History of education of African Americans in Savannah o 27:57 Mr. Wright, father of Bishop Wright  Recording ends, cuts off speech

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Item #06_WWLAW_01 Title: “Law Speaks at St. Paul's Baptist Church” Date: 1972-11-05 Audio quality: Good, audience reactions heard Overall Summary: W. W. Law (1923-2002) delivered a speech on a Sunday morning to the congregation of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 624 Waters Avenue, Savannah, Georgia. Law’s speech wasbmainly about the importance of voting, especially by the African American community in Savannah. Election Day was the following Tuesday after this speech. Notes:

 Tape is introduced and mic is tested twice by an unknown man  1:51 Event begins with music from a choir, piano and male soloist  6:53 Unknown man 1 introduces W. W. Law  7:23 Law begins speech o 8:06 The duties to vote in the coming election o 8:44 The suffering of African Americans o 10:25 Political campaigns trying to cause divisions o 11:50 The importance of voting o 12:20 Political candidates that are against the NAACP, gives details on NAACP successes o 14:01 Reasons African Americans vote together o 15:05 Mentions City of Savannah jobs not held by African Americans o 15:44 People want to see a better Savannah o 16:56 He remembers when there were no black policemen or firefighters; black policeman couldn’t arrest a white man; he remembers when Broughton Street was segregated o 17:57 Presidential campaigns o 18:32 Concludes  20:36 Unknown man 2 speaks after Law, but is cut off by the end of the recording.

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Item #06_WWLAW_02 Title: “Practice Speaking, Sunday, Nov. 5, 1972; at St. Paul's Baptist Church”/ Poems from the Harlem Renaissance Date: No date Audio quality: Good Overall Summary: A man recited several poems by prominent poets of the Harlem Renaissance. Notes:

 Background music throughout recording  An unknown male recites the following poems: o 00:16 Langston Hughes, “Epistolary (Letter) Poem” o 00:53 “I Dream a World,” by Langston Hughes o 01:43 “Hatred,” by Gwendolyn Bennett o 02:31 “Heritage,” by Gwendolyn Bennett o 03:22 “I Dream a World,“again o 04:20 “Sonnet 2,” by Gwendolyn Bennett o 05: 08 “A Black Man talks of Reaping,” by Arna Bontemps o 06: 02 “A Black Man talks of Reaping,” again o 07:08 A mic test was recorded at the end, but it was recorded at the wrong speed, creating a higher pitched voice than normal. Research Notes:

 Langston Hughes (1902-1967)  Gwendolyn Bennett (1903-1981)  Arna Bontemps (1902-1973)

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Item #07_WWLAW Title: “Rededication of Harris School, formerly Beach Institute” Date: 1978-05-29 Audio quality: Good, mic handling noises Overall Summary: The event was held at the Beach Institute to rededicate this important and historic building. W. W. Law’s (1923-2002) speech focused on the history of the building and the importance it could have in the future. Congressman Bo Ginn’s (1934-2005) speech focused on how the Beach Institute would be serving the community as an adult education center. Notes:

 Unknown male 1 speaker introduces the recording  00:38 Superintendent Dr. D. J. Harrison introduces W. W. Law  1:00 Law’s Speech: o 1:45 Discusses education of African Americans during slavery o 4:32 Minutes of the American Missionary Association, the organization that was involved in the founding of the school o 5:51 Details of the specific building and how it was built o 8:27 The quality of education in the school o 9:46 A look at curriculum in the1880s o 11:34 Conditions of the students that went to the school o 13:23 Concludes with more history of the building; where organizations met, such as the Frank Callen Boys Club; and the purchase of the building by the Savannah Chatham School Board. Also mentions Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH) and the creation of Beach Institute Historic Neighborhood Association. o Speech Ends at 16:00  16:04 Superintendent Dr. D. J. Harrison introduces Congressman Ginn  17:07 Congressmen Bo Ginn’s Speech: o Starts by talking about his appreciation for Savannah, Georgia o 18:33 Thanks Law and others o 19:49 Rededicating this building for the future o 20:58 New use for the building; adult education o 24:13 Concludes o 25:10 Speech ends  Unknown male 1 introduces Reverend Daniels and encourages the audience to sing  25:48 Audience Sings  26:33 Reverend William Daniels closes the program with a benediction

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Item #08_WWLAW [see also Item #20_WWLAW) Title: “Black Medicine Day” Date: 1972-11-19 Audio quality: Good Overall Summary: “Black Medicine Day” was an NAACP sponsored event focused on the importance of black doctors in Savannah. The main speaker was Dr. Cobb, a Howard University professor, who discussed Chinese culture and advancements in the medical field. Music was provided by a choir. During the event Alderman B. C. Ford (1911-1993) presented a key to the City of Savannah to Dr. Cobb. Notes:

 Event is kicked off with music by an unknown choir, ends at 05:30  5:45 Law begins speaking, introduces Alderman B. C. Ford  6:26 Ford begins speaking o Represents City Council o Presents a key to the City of Savannah to Dr. Cobb  7:35 Dr. Cobb’s speech begins o He thanks Ford and the choir o 8:07 Discusses the last time he was in Savannah; mentions Mr. Cooper; doctor salaries; stories about his wife o 10:35 Speaks about the number of people he has taught; Dr. Jordan; Dr. Jamerson; speaks about Savannah’s medical problems in a worldly perspective o 11:45 He spent time in California; studied ethnicity, specifically the Japanese o 13:33 Japanese cultural center in San Francisco o 14:45 Japan, the industrial complex o 15:12 China, “an awakening giant,” he visited the country to study culture and political life o 17:55 Chairman Mao of China o 18:43 Discusses China’s lack of medical problems: mental and physical, as well as its gender equality o 23:09 Medical mission; shown acupuncture; work with re-implantation of limbs o 26:08 Service to the people; respected doctors o 28:26 Different types of doctors  Speech is cut off by the end of the recording Research Notes:

 Dr. Montague Cobb (1904-1990) professor from Howard University [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Montague_Cobb]  Event held at Butler Presbyterian Church, 603 W. Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia

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Item #09_WWLAW Title: “Joseph Bias”/ WSOK Radio Program about the NAACP’s Joseph A. Bias Recital Date: No date Audio quality: Fair Overall summary: This is a WSOK radio program interview of two men about the Joseph A. Bias recital at First African Baptist Church, sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP and City of Savannah. Noris Pender, former Savannah Symphony Orchestra manager, praised Bias’ musical talent, while Tony O’Leafy, local store owner, raved about the incredible performance by Bias. At the end of the program, W. W. Law (1923-2002) thanked the sponsors and hoped Bias would come back to Savannah in the future. Notes:

 Background music through the whole program is Joseph A. Bias with the Morehouse College Glee Club singing the Negro spiritual, “Balm in the Gilead.”  WSOK radio announcer, Harvey Barnard, opens the program to discuss Savannah native, Joseph Bias’ recital, hosted by the Savannah Branch of the NAACP  00:26 Barnard introduces Noris Pender [SP?]  00:43 Pender talks about Bias’ musical talent  01:43 Pender gives details on a song Bias performed at the recital  02:19 Barnard asks Pender about his own singing career; Pender declines to talk about himself, he is there to talk about Bias  02:55 Barnard asks if Pender believes Bias will have a successful singing career  03:24 Barnard thanks Pender for being on the program  03:50 Barnard speaks with Tony O’Leafy; [SP?] asks him to give some background on how he knows Joseph Bias and his family; O’Leafy gives details about the recital  09:15 Barnard wraps up the interview with O’Leafy  09:58 W. W. Law makes an announcement to thank the various supporters of the recital, which includes the City of Savannah  10:43 Barnard wraps up the program Research Notes:

 Radio announcer and interviewer for the program was Harvey Barnard. [SP?]  Norris Pender [SP?] was the Savannah Symphony Orchestra Manager at the time.  Tony O’Leafy [SP?] was the owner of Crossroads Appliance Center.

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Item #10_WWLAW [see also Item #15_WWLAW_01, Item #15_WWLAW_01, and Item #26_WWLAW] Title: “NAACP Black Pilgrimage Day/ Recorded at First Bryan Baptist Church” Date: 1972-02-13 Audio quality: Fair, mic handling noises, audience reactions heard Overall Summary: This is a Savannah Branch NAACP sponsored event to commemorate the founding of First Bryan Baptist Church by Reverend Andrew Bryan. The pilgrimage was from the Brampton Plantation to First Bryan Baptist Church. W. W. Law (1923-2002) was the main speaker and conducts the program. Law introduced and gave background on different Negro spirituals that were sung by various groups and singers. After the musical portion, Law spoke about the history and significance of the pilgrimage and the founding of African American Baptist congregations in Savannah. Notes:

 An unknown man 1 introduces the recording, gives background on the event  00:48 The recording begins with a devotional by Pete Patrick and Deacon James Green; choir and audience provides music  6:08 Law introduces the next performers that sing a spiritual about water  7:35 Aldenia Spaeth [SP?] and Betty Davis, mother and daughter, sing and speak  13:33 Law introduces Model Cities senior citizen group that sing the spiritual, “Steal Away”  19:12 Law introduces the St. Philip’s choir who sing a signal song, “Over my Head,” which was used in the Underground Railroad  23:53 Law introduces Spaeth and Betty Davis to sing another song with the audience  27:40 Law talks over the music, the peace movement, and then introduces Reverend E. J. Jennings, of First Bryan Baptist Church.  28:31 Jennings introduces the next song, “Guide me, O thou Great Jehovah” with the original African tune, by an unknown singer 1 and audience; Jennings and Law guide the audience through the song  32:00 The unknown singer 1 introduces another song and encourages the audience to sing  33:50 Law begins the offering  34:22 Unknown man 2 introduces a song by Roland Hayes’ great grandfather; a recording of Hayes singing the song is played; and then he sings the song at the event  40:31 Law begins his speech: o Reviews the history of Andrew Bryan; Brampton Plantation; 200 years ago o 41:55 George Liele, the first black preacher to come to Savannah o 45:21 Liele baptized and converted Andrew Bryan and three others; created a congregation o 48:49 Slave population o 50:06 Tribulations of the congregation; move to Brampton Plantation owned by Johnathan Bryan, master of Andrew Bryan o 55:13 Petition to start a church in town o 56:43 Andrew Bryan secures his and his family’s freedom; Johnathan Bryan’s will o 58:57 Creation of the current church; still a slave congregation o 01:04:50 Andrew Bryan’s death

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o 01:06:18 Law proposes a monument be constructed in Bryan’s memory in Telfair Square o 01:08:43 Discusses Bryan’s grave and recites what was written on his tombstone  01:14:31 Law makes an announcement about the next meeting and announces that a sorority will be inducted with an NAACP life membership.  01:15:44 The Reverend E. J. Jennings makes an announcement and thanks the participants, specifically Law; Jennings asks for God’s guidance  01:23:20 Law announces the next meeting time, again; leads the audience in song to close the program  01:23:57 Jennings closes with a prayer and the audience continues singing Research Notes:

 Event was held at First Bryan Baptist Church, 575 W. Bryan Street, Savannah, Georgia.

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Item #11_WWLAW Title: “Jacob Wyley”/ Music clip Date: No date Audio quality: Fair Overall Summary: This is a short clip of unidentified music. Notes:

 This is just a short snippet of music; unclear about the song or artist

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Item #12_WWLAW_01 Title: “Black History: An Overview of Black Catholics in Georgia” Date: 1978-05-08 Audio quality: Fair, sometimes the audio cuts out Overall Summary: This is an Association for the Study for Afro-American Life and History, Savannah- Yamacraw branch event in which Sister Julian recounted the history of black Catholics in Georgia. Julian’s lecture covered from the 1820s to her current time of the 1970s. After Sister Julian gave her lecture, W. W. Law (1923-2002) talked about ASALH, future lectures, events, and asked for people to join this important group. His speech continues on the next side, which is item #12_WWLAW_02. Notes:

 Mrs. Steele introduces Dorothy Taylor  2:03 Dorothy Taylor introduces Sister Julian  5:25 Sister Julian begins her speech: o She explains this speech is an overview of the history of black Catholics in Georgia o She is writing a book which will go into more detail o She covers from the 1820s to her current time of 1970s o 7:30 History of black Catholics begins with slavery o 9:57 Sisters of Mercy established schools for blacks o 10:25 Diocese of Savannah established 1850 o 11:24 Civil War era; 1860s; Jane Deveaux; Bishop Augustin Verot o 13:00 and 13:27 Audio goes out for a few seconds o 14:15 Bishop Verot advocates for education, support, and evangelizing of the black population o 16:35 Integration of the Catholic churches in Savannah was unsuccessful; Bishop Verot brought Sisters of St. Joseph to establish a school for black children, which was part of the public school system at that time o 19:44 Father Herbert Vaughn o 21:26 Bishop Gross; creation of St. Benedictines Church o 22:15 Benedictine fathers’ creation of a school at Priest’s Landing on Skidaway Island o 24:31 James Augustan Healy, first black Georgia Bishop o 26:00 Franciscan sisters o 26:43 Mother Matilda Beasley, established first black female order o 29:03 Enters the history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries o 30:18 Catherine Drexel o 31:37 Society of African Mission Fathers o 37:13 Bishop Kiley o 38:09 Mentions different black parishes throughout Georgia o 40:25 Numbers of black Catholics in Georgia and why this is significant o 42:54 Black Catholics during the Civil Rights Movement; why schools closed; financial problems o 46:40 Conclusion, future of black Catholics

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 48:15 Mrs. Steele speaks, agian  49:18 Question and answer portion with the audience  1:03:06 Mrs. Steele introduces Law  1:04:00 Law begins his speech; he thanks Sister Julian; discusses the early education of African Americans in Savannah [Recording continues on Item 12_WWLAW02]

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Item #12_WWLAW_02 Title: “Black History: An Overview of Black Catholics in Georgia” Date: 1978-05-08 Audio quality: Good, mic handling noises throughout the recording Overall Summary: This recording is a continuation of the event from Item #12_WWLAW_01. Law’s speech continues. He was advocating for nonmembers to join the Association for the Study for Afro- American Life and History (ASALH) to help continue the promotion of black heritage. The meeting was held in a Baptist church, but the exact name of the church is hard to understand. Notes:

 Law continues his speech from previous side o History of the education of African Americans is continued from the previous side o 3:26 he asks people to join ASALH o 4:56 Importance of the Beach Institute Neighborhood; ASALH’s next task to save this important neighborhood o 10:03 ASALH is helping with the anniversary celebration for the Siege of Savannah, reenactment, asks for volunteers to join o 13:43 South Carolina basket weavers, ASALH will have a demonstration event in June o 17:38 Makes more announcements o 19:30 Law distributes calendars on African American athletes  20:00 Mrs. Steele thanks the Reverend Pryor for opening the church for their meeting, along with Law  21:23 Reverend Pryor [SP?] recognizes certain members of the audience and welcomes the organization to continue to use their services, and closes the event with a prayer

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Item #13_WWLAW_01 Title: “R. W. Gadsden Education/ NAACP - Education Political-Civic finished in rough” Date: 1967-01-12 Audio quality: Good, some crackling/fuzzy noises and mic handling Overall Summary: This is the second of a four part lecture series conducted by the Savannah Branch NAACP, with lectures given by R. W. Gadsden (1874-1979). This particular lecture was about the history of African American education in Savannah. Gadsden added some of his own personal accounts about his teaching experiences in Savannah. Other educators from Savannah introduced themselves near the end of the recording. Notes:

 Unknown speaker introduces Gadsden  1:48 R. W. Gadsden begins his lecture o He uses the term “Negro education,” explaining he does not like it o 5:04 Discusses the beginning of education in Georgia; teaching slaves, Jane Deveaux o 8:00 American Missionary Association; opening of Beach Institute; post-Civil War o 10:19 Massie o 12:38 The creation of a committee and their objectives o 18:12 Teachers o 23:45 School buildings throughout Savannah o 30:24 Springfield Terrace/ Pearl Smith School o 33:20 School board takes over the Beach Institute and its future during this time o 35:45 Scarborough House/West Broad Street School o 39:57 Salaries of teachers o 45:09 New school buildings, specifically the new Alfred E. Beach High School o 55:00 Education of teachers o 1:00:00 Tools used while teaching, textbooks o 1:07:45 Lecture ends  The unknown speaker adds some other commentary on education and asks Gadsden questions  1:16:50 Teachers/Administrators/Principles are asked to stand and introduce themselves  1:20:11 Question and answer portion, audience also make comments Research Notes:

 See W. W. Law photograph collection for photographs of this event, Items 1121-100_0720 and 1121-100_0721 http://savannahga.pastperfectonline.com/photo/D9D32145-5B3C-44C7- 9C7A-196636389081 http://savannahga.pastperfectonline.com/photo/045FE978-D634- 4C61-A597-053398747874  School Teachers/Administrators/Principles who were introduced o Robert A. Young, Assistant Director of Savannah Area Vocational Technical School o Malcolm Thomas from Calvary Junior High School [not certain on the school name] o Robert DeLoach, Jr., Principal Beach Junior High School o H. E. Farley, Jr., Principal of the John W. Hubert Elementary and Junior High School

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o Robinson from Pearl E. Smith School [first name is not audible]

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Item #13_WWLAW_02 Title: “R. W. Gadsden Education/ NAACP - Education Political-Civic finished in rough” Date: 1967-01-09 Audio quality: Fair, loud mic noises throughout Overall summary: This recording is the first of four lectures by R. W. Gadsden (1874-1979), an event sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP. In this lecture the topic of political and civic life was covered by Gadsden. He talked about the history of African Americans in Georgia government and civic organizations that impacted the life of African Americans in Savannah. Some important aspects of the lecture were Gadsden’s own personal accounts about events that happened in Savannah, specifically, the Yamacraw Riot and a parade by African Americans after the assassination of President Garfield. Notes:

 Unknown speaker introduces Gadsden  3:19 R. W. Gadsden’s lecture begins o He discusses the civic and political life of African Americans in Savannah, beginning with slavery in Georgia, and the need to educate slaves o 6:20 Jane Deveaux and James M. Simms, Baptist minister o 6:59 Post-Civil War, Amnesty Act o 11:18 Bushwhackers; KKK o 13:59 Senator Tillman from South Carolina o 17:16 Black politicians in the Georgia Legislature . Thomas Campbell . James M. Simms . James Porter o 20:00 Reverend Alexander Harris and Houston; First Bryan Baptist Church o 21:37 Republican Party o 27:34 Black legislators and their contributions o 28:30 H. M. Turner, bishop and minister, creator of St. Philip’s Baptist Church o 31:09 Gadsden’s personal accounts about his political awareness, recounts important events in Savannah o 37:43 Yamacraw Riot o 41:02 Republican party successes o 44:08 Dissolution of blacks from the political arena and downfall from the Republican party o 47:40 Early 1900s o 49:46 African Americans disenfranchised in state elections, instead they focused their efforts on municipal elections o 51:19 Reverend T. M. Smith and Reverend E. K. Love o 52:00 Tom Golden o 57:20 Arnold administration; appointment of African Americans to police and jail positions, 1940s o 1:01:50 NAACP

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o 1:02:58 Discusses civic matters, important organizations o 1:06:20 Savannah Branch NAACP o 1:07:36 Lecture ends  Question and answer portion  1:07:46 Law asks about City Judge, James M. Simms; Gadsden answers and talks about other magistrates  1:09:55 Law asks about mayors, specifically Mayor Seabrook  1:16:00 Lynching was asked about; Gadsden mentions a Mayor, he can’t remember the name; there were no lynchings in Chatham County

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Item #14_WWLAW Title: ‘"A Typical Day in Savannah 80 Years Ago" (A Composite Day)/ An Address of Mr. R. W. Gadsden, Sr.’/ Lincoln Portrait from the Savannah Symphony Orchestra Date: No date Audio quality: Poor, especially at loud moments Overall Summary: The following recording is of a musical concert. The Savannah Symphony Orchestra reproduced Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” with W. W. Law (1923-2002) as the narrator and Ronald Stoffel as conductor. Another recording of operatic duets are at the end of this reel. Notes:

 8:51 Narration by Law begins  Song ends  18:37 Another recording of an operatic duet from Donizetti’s opera begins  25:00 Another song by unknown performers [Boxes for this reel were mixed up so it was given the wrong title initially, see Item #20_WWLAW]

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Item #15_WWLAW_01 [see also Item #10_WWLAW, Item #15_WWLAW_02, Item #26_WWLAW_01] Title: “Black Pilgrimage Day, Recorded at First Bryan Baptist Church” Date: 1972-02-13 Audio quality: Poor, fuzzy technical noises, mic handling noises Overall Summary: This event was sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP, to commemorate the founding of First Bryan Baptist Church by Reverend Andrew Bryan. The pilgrimage was from Brampton Plantation to First Bryan Baptist Church. This recording begins with the benediction at First Bryan Baptist Church. W. W. Law (1923-2002) was the main speaker and conducted the program. Law introduced and gave background on different Negro spirituals that were sung by various performers. After the musical portion, Law gave the main speech that covered the history and significance of the pilgrimage, and the founding of African American Baptist congregations in Savannah. Law’s main speech is cut off by the end of the recording. The full speech can be found in item #10_WWLAW. Notes:

 An unknown man makes the introduction, gives background on the event  00:22 The recording of the event starts with the devotional by Pete Patrick [SP?] and Deacon Joseph Green, choir and audience sings  04:58 Law introduces the next performers that sing a spiritual about water  06:37 Aldenia Spaeth [SP?] and Betty Davis, mother and daughter sing and speak  12:01 Law introduces Model Cities senior citizen group that sing another spiritual, “Steal Away”  17:10 Law introduces the St. Philip’s choir who sing a signal song, “Over my Head,” which was used by the Underground Railroad  21:30 Law introduces Spaeth and Betty Davis to sing another song with the audience  25:02 Law talks over the music, the peace movement, and then introduces Reverend E. J. Jennings of First Bryan Baptist Church.  25:43 Jennings introduces the next song, “Guide me, O thou Great Jehovah,” with the original African arrangement, sung by an unknown singer and audience; Jennings and Law guide the audience through the song  28:57 The unknown singer introduces another song and encourages the audience to sing  30:34 Law begins the offering

[Recording continues on Item #15_WWLAW_02]

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Item #15_WWLAW_02 [see also Item #10_WWLAW, Item #15_WWLAW_02, Item #26_WWLAW_01] Title: “Black Pilgrimage Day, Recorded at First Bryan Baptist Church” Date: 1972-02-13 Audio Quality: Poor, fuzzy technical noises, mic handling noises Overall Summary: This event was sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP, to commemorate the founding of First Bryan Baptist Church, by Reverend Andrew Bryan. The pilgrimage was from Brampton Plantation to First Bryan Baptist Church. This recording begins with the benediction at First Bryan Baptist Church. W. W. Law (1923-2002) was the main speaker and conducted the program. Law introduced and gave background on different Negro spirituals that were sung by various performers. After the musical portion, Law gave the main speech that covered the history and significance of the pilgrimage, and the founding of African American Baptist congregations in Savannah. The end of this recording cuts of Law’s main speech but Item #10_WWLAW has Law’s full speech recorded. Notes:

 00:15 Unknown man introduces a song by Roland Hayes’ great grandfather; a recording of Hayes singing this song is played, and then he sings the song at the event  05:48 Law begins his speech o Reviews the history of Andrew Bryan; Brampton Plantation 200 years ago o 06:49 George Liele, the first black preacher to come to Savannah o 10:09 Liele baptized and converted Andrew Bryan and three others; created a congregation o 13:16 Slave population o 13:58 Tribulations of the congregation, move to Brampton Plantation owned by Johnathan Bryan, master of Andrew Bryan o 19:04 Petition to start a church in town o 20:25 Andrew Bryan secures his and his family’s freedom; Johnathan Bryan’s Will o 22:28 Creation of the current church, still a slave congregation o 24:27 Andrew Bryan’s death o 29:08 Law proposes a monument be constructed in Bryan’s memory in Telfair Square o 31:19 Bryan’s grave; recording cuts off his speech

[To hear the rest of the recording of the event see Item #10_WWLAW]

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Item #16_WWLAW Title: “5-9-72”/ W. W. Law Speech on Black History in Savannah Date: 1972-05-09 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: W. W. Law (1923-2002) was the main speaker during the event, and he talked about various topics. Law began with the settlement of African Americans in post-Civil War Beaufort, South Carolina, who were a major part of that community. Law compared Savannah to Beaufort during that time; Law discussed several prominent Savannah African Americans who made a big impact before the 20th century. Near the end, Law stressed the importance of the knowledge of history to fully understand the accomplishments of African Americans. Toward the end, Law’s speech was cut off and the recording starts over at the beginning of his speech. Notes:

 Recording starts after Law’s speech has begun o He discusses Judge James Moore Wayne and the case of The Wanderer o 1:33 Settlement of blacks post-Civil War, Beaufort, SC; Charles Washington o 5:18 Practice of using initials for names in the African American community because they were illiterate o 7:06 Law compares Savannah to Beaufort; both had a large community of important African Americans; describes several important African American influencers: Jim Brown, Robert Abbott, William Wells Brown, James Simms, etc. o 11:49 Early education of African Americans, James Simms o 14:29 Prince Hall, first Black Free Mason; found several Lodges in Savannah o 18:12 Integration of education believed to have started at Massie School o 19:40 Reverend Deveaux, Jane Deveaux o 21:30 Susie King Taylor o 23:03 Continues with history of black Savannah education; Law believes youth of 1970s less motivated to be educated o 28:40 Speech ends  28:41 Unknown speaker asks Law about motivating the youth o Law says that the knowledge of history, black history is of importance. o 31:49 Colonel Deveaux, Savannah Tribune, Customs Collector  Law is cut off during his answer at 34:12 and the recording returns to Law’s speech in the beginning, around when he talks about James Sims publishing business.

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Item #17_WWLAW Title: “Mr. W. W. Law”/ W. W. Law Speaks at Savannah State University Date: No date Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: This event was held by Savannah State University. W. W. Law (1923-2002), the main speaker , discussed African American Savannah inventors, African American music, and the importance of books written by and about African Americans. Notes:

 Unknown man introduces Law for this SSU Negro History event  1:50 Law begins his speech o Law says he is nervous about speaking to a large crowd o 3:57 Jan Peerce, singer of Jewish folk songs o 5:17 James Weldon Johnson, “Lift Every Voice;” the importance of African American music o 8:56 He talks about the history and culture of black people o 13:47 Story of a slave girl being sold o 15:20 Importance of books and knowledge of the history of African Americans o 22:52 Black inventors; Joe Anderson, Granville T. Wood; discusses Eli Whitney o 26:13 Black music o 29:19 Gullah-Gee Chee language o 30:16 Read about books on black people, by black people o 33:35 Concludes; recites Langston Hughes o 35:02 Audience sings with him o 35:40 Speech ends  36:15 All-male group sings Research Notes:

 See W. W. Law photograph collection for photographs of this event; items 1121-100_1932.01 and 1121-100_1932.02

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Item #18_WWLAW Title: “Mr. W. W. Law, President, NAACP ‘Candid Opinion’” Date: 1972-08-07 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: This is a program titled “Candid Opinion” hosted by Ralph Price (1929-2011). Price interviewed W. W. Law (1923-2002) on the subject of U. S. Senatorial candidate J. B. Stoner and his racist comments during the primary election. Notes:

 Unknown male speaker introduces hoste, Ralph Price  00:03 Ralph Price introduces Law and asks him to comment on the US Senatorial candidate J. B. Stoner’s comments  00:21 Law, on behalf of the NAACP, responds with a statement  1:53 Did the black community overact to Stoner’s statements?  3:16 Should candidates be censored?  4:26 Should Stoner be repudiated by other candidates?  6:11 Price concludes the program Research Notes:

 See W. W. Law photograph collection for photographs of this event; items 1121-100_1288.

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Item #19_WWLAW_01 Title: “W. W. Law, Layman Day Celebration” Date: 1974-09-29 Audio Quality: Good, audience reactions Overall Summary: A Layman Day Celebration event held at Zion Fair Baptist Church at 114 Fair Street, where the main speaker was W. W. Law (1923-2002). Law discussed several different points, but his main message was the importance of educating and disciplining Savannah’s youth. Throughout his speech, Law told stories about the household he grew up in and other personal stories of his childhood. Notes:

 Unknown male speaker introduces the event  00:42 Ronald L. Hopkins Jr. introduces Law  1:05 Law begins speech o He doesn’t have a central message, just wants to talk o 3:36 Personal stories of home life, chores, grandmother o 7:33 Religious music, singing o 8:30 More personal stories, focused more on education o 9:33 Haven Home Institute, education continued o 10:25 Environment protection o 11:28 More personal stories o 12:29 Working as a postal worker; the youth today are too coddled o 17:50 More personal stories o 25:15 Life in the Savannah Civil Rights Movement o 26:25 Audio cuts out for a second o 29:57 More personal stories related to parents’ roles in raising their children o 34:55 Conclusion, support other African American workers, doctors, lawyers [Event continues on item #19_WWLAW_02 recording]

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Item #19_WWLAW_02 Title: “W. W. Law, Layman Day Celebration” Date: 1974-09-29 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: This is a continuation of the event recorded on Item #19_WWLAW_01. Notes:

 Law’s Speech continues from item #19_WWLAW_01 o Reach out to teachers, and use black labor, build up the town, do not tear it down.  Recording ends with the end of Law’s speech.

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Item #20_WWLAW [see also Item #08_WWLAW] Title: Black Medicine Day [was incorrectly titled “Lincoln Portrait”] Date: 1972-11-19 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: This Savannah Branch NAACP sponsored event, “Black Medicine Day” is focused on the importance of black doctors in Savannah. The main speech was given by Dr. Cobb, a Howard University professor, who discussed Chinese culture, and Chinese advancements in the medical field. Music was provided by a choir. This recording slightly differs from the other copy of Black Medicine Day. It does not feature Alderman Ford, instead Dr. Curtis Cooper’s speech was featured. Notes:

 Recording begins at the end of Law speaking  00:11 Dr. Curtis Cooper, speaks about the lack of African American doctors in the Savannah area  02:43 Unknown doctor introduces doctors, dentists, and nurses in the audience; asks them to stand  06:42 Music begins by an unknown choir and organist  11:38 Law speaks on Dr. Clarence Roland Goshe [SP?] and Dr. Carl Rankin Jordan of the Savannah Branch NAACP  13:20 Dr. Carl Rankin Jordan, Savannah Branch NAACP treasurer announces the amount raised for the Savannah Branch NAACP, $161.60  13:47 Unknown speaker introduces Dr. Cobb  16:05 Dr. Cobb’s speech begins o He thanks the host and the choir o 16:40 Discusses the last time he was in Savannah; mentions Mr. Cooper; doctor salaries; stories about his wife o 19:05 Discusses the number of people he has taught; Dr. Jordan, Dr. Jamerson; speaks about Savannah’s medical problems in a worldly perspective o 20:15 Spent time in California; studied ethnicity, specifically the Japanese o 22:01 Japanese cultural center in San Francisco o 23:12 Japan, the industrial complex o 23:38 China, “an awakening giant,” he visited the country to study culture and political life o 26:03 Chairman Mao of China o 27:09 China’s lack of medical problems, mental and physical; and its gender equality  Speech is cut off by the end of the recording [See item #08_WWLAW for more of Dr. Cobb’s speech] Research Notes:

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Item #21_WWLAW Title: “Special Tape 4 Hours Long/ Special Tape for Air Checks”/ Roland Hayes Album, Christmas Carols of the Nations Date: No date Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: The recording features Christmas Carols of the Nations album sung by Roland Hayes, accompanied by Reginald Boardman, pianist. Notes:

 00:08 1st Song: Sleep My Little One by A. Bensel  02:08 2nd Song: D’ou Viens-Tu, Bergere [French]  04:20 3rd Song: Waken O’ Shepherds  05:33 4th Song: T’was in the Moon of Winter Time by Jean de Brébeuf  07:25 5th Song: Wiegenlied, by Johannes Brahms  09:12 6th Song: King Herod and the Cock, by William Walton  10:33 7th Song: O’Elijah, Prophet Great  12:07 8th Song: Die Heilige Joseph Singt  15:02 9th Song: The Glory Manger  16:49 10th Song: Three Wise Men to Jerusalem Came  19:10 11th Song: Go Tell it On the Mountain by John Wesley Work, Jr.  21:50 12th Song: The First Noel by William Sandys  24:02 13th Song: O’ Come All Ye Faithful  25:53 14th Song: Stille Nacht, Helige Nacht [Silent Night, Holy Night in German] by Joseph Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber

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Item #22_WWLAW_01 Title: “W. W. Law Day” Date: 1976-02-08 Audio Quality: Fair, audio has a fuzzy sound at times Overall Summary: This program was recorded during a joint meeting for the Mutuals Benevolent Society Honors Day Program and Savannah Branch NAACP mass meeting to honor the efforts of W. W. Law. The event was held at Butler United Presbyterian Church, 603 W. Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia. Several speakers paid tribute to Law and provided memories of his service. The main speaker was Georgia Congressman, Bobby Hill. Law spoke during the event and humbly thanked everyone and asked everyone to continue advocating for Savannah’s African Americans. A local school choir performed during the event. Notes:

 Tape is introduced by an unknown man  1:00 Event starts with choir singing  5:17 Speaker, possibly Elijah Hall, introduces the Reverend Gabe  5:35 Reverend Gabe prays  9:24 Prayer ends and choir sings  10:19 Soloist, Dorothy Devillis [SP?] is introduced by Hall and sings  16:02 Reverend Patterson of Butler United Presbyterian Church is introduced and he welcomes everyone and honors Law  19:31 Hall speaks again, asks for donations, a collection is taken for the Savannah Branch NAACP  20:34 Hall introduces Augustus Hill  21:46 Augustus Hill introduces the main speaker Bobby Hill; proves history on Bobby Hill  27:09 Bobby Hill speaks o 30:05 Discusses the Mutuals Benevolent Society; notes events like this one usually happen after the death of the honoree o 34:00 Mutuals Benevolent Society history and significance o 39:35 Law’s concern for others, especially children o 41:05 Story about travelling o 43:10 Law’s patience; he could have done anything; Law made a sacrifice o 44:40 Youth today should sit down with Law and learn about history o 47:17 Law’s appreciation for history o 51:50 Lessons that Law taught Hill o 52:41 Recounts memories of being in the NAACP o 57:20 Law’s love for the arts, music; mentions Bowles Ford, City of Savannah Alderman o 58:58 He compares Law to Nat Turner; mentions Mayor’s Office o 1:02:02 Confiscation Act; Abraham Lincoln; William Stanton [Recording continues in item #22_WWLAW_02]

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Item #22_WWLAW_02 Title: “W. W. Law Day” Date: 1976-02-08 Audio Quality: Fair, audio has a fuzzy sound at times Overall Summary: A continuation of the event recorded on item #22_WWLAW_02. Notes:

 Bobby Hill’s speech continues from item #22_WWLAW_01 o :12 History of the Emancipation Proclamation; Confiscation Act, [some repetition from the first side of recording], compares Law to Abraham Lincoln o 2:59 Hill believe Jesus is with Law o 5:28 Law could have left during the Great Migration but chose to stay o 6:30 Praise and accept Law and the Mutuals Benevolent Society o 8:11 Concludes with recitation from Langston Hughes  9:32 Walter Simmons is introduced by Elijah Hall  10:13 Simmons introduces the Frank W. Spencer School children’s choir who sing “Count on Me”  13:30 Simmons introduces another song performed by the children’s choir, “Sweet Lo’ Sweet Chariot”  16:46 Simmons introduces another song performed by the children’s choir, “Come Go with Me, a Better Place”  20:10 Hall introduces Clifford Hardwick  20:55 Hardwick speaks about Law o Law was his captain on the patrol force; recounts memories he had with Law as children o 23:13 Importance of education to Law o 23:51 Law helped Hardwick after he lost his job for being a part of the Guyton, NAACP  27:40 Hall introduces John Finney  27:50 John Finney speaks on Law’s more civic affairs o 28:58 Gives more details about Law’s history  33:20 Hall introduces John Delaware  33:53 Delaware begins speech o Recounts the difficulties Law has had as a leader o 35:30 History of the Savannah Branch NAACP, and Law’s involvement o 37:14 Issues Law dealt with while president of the Savannah Branch NAACP o 43:30 Law’s support of his family; mentions Geneva Law  44:23 Hall introduces Simmons, again; Simmons presents Law with a plaque and thanks everyone who came and participated; Simmons introduces Law  48:24 Law begins his speech o He thanks everyone and the Mutuals Benevolent Society

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o 49:35 Reluctant to accept the award because others deserve just as much recognition as he does o 51:42 Executive committee of NAACP o 52:49 History and how it compares to today o 56:30 Continue the fight for equality, vote o 1:01:10 Election of an African American to Savannah City Council, Bowles Ford o 1:03:20 Thanks mother, Geneva Law, who was at the event o Recording ends, cuts off Law’s speech Research Notes:

 Clifford Hardwick was NAACP youth council president after Law  John Finney (1938- )  John Delaware (1895-1980)  Bobby Hill (1941-2000) State Congressman for Chatham County  Walter Simmons, President of Mutual Benevolent Society

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Item #23_WWLAW Title: “The Negro History Week Program, ‘The Negro Poet’” Date: 1955-02-16 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: W. W. Law, from the Savannah Branch of the NAACP, presented this Negro History Week program focused on prominent African American poets. The program features previously recorded readings of poetry; some of the poetry was read by the authors themselves, such as, Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, Margaret Walker, and Gwendolyn Brooks. One rare recording was from Countee Cullen, which Law believed to be the only known recording of his voice. Paul Robeson was another old recording of Law’s in which Robeson recites Hughes’ “Freedom Train.” Throughout the program music was performed by the Hall Johnson Choir, who sang a Negro spiritual and work song. Notes:

 Program begins with performance by Hall Johnson Choir singing the Negro spiritual, “Walk Together Children”  00:29 Law introduces Negro History Week program sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP  1:03 Langston Hughes recites his poem “I too”  2:16 Sterling A. Brown recites his poem “Ma Rainey”  4:55 Countee Cullen recites his poem “Heritage” (Recording is believed to be the only recording of his voice known, circa 1930)  8:54 Hall Johnson Choir sings a work song, “I Got a Mule”  12:32 Claude McKay recites his poem “If We Must Die”  16:21 Margaret Walker recites “For My People”  21:13 Langston Hughes’ “Freedom Train” recited by Paul Robeson [Law says this recording comes from one of his old records; see the Law Music Collection, subseries shellac, item 473.1]  24:33 Gwendolyn Brooks recites her poem “Beverly Hills, Chicago”  26:58 Hall Johnson Choir sings “Walk Together Children,” again  27:28 Law closes the program  28:55 New recording of a different event starts o A man is talking and instructing children from a kindergarten class in Springfield, Georgia who recite a poem during Christmas time Research Notes:

 Langston Hughes (1902-1967)  Sterling Brown (1901-1989)  Countee Cullen (1903-1946)  Claude McKay (1889-1948)  Margaret Walker (1915-1998)  Paul Robeson (1898-1976)  Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000)

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Item #24_WWLAW Title: “Negro History Week Program, ‘The Negro Theater’” Date: 1955-02-18 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: In celebration of National Negro History Week, W. W. Law from the Savannah branch of the NAACP presented this program on African Americans in theater. Law covered the operas and musicals, Porgy and Bess, Shuffle Along, and Black Bird of 1928. Law also provided a recording of Paul Robeson as Shakespeare’s Othello. Notes:

 Program begins with performance by the Hall Johnson Choir singing the Negro spiritual, “Walk Together Children”  00:31 Law introduces the program which focuses on “The Negro Theater”  1:49 Law introduces George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Anne Browne sings “Summertime”  5:01 Law introduces another song from Porgy and Bess, sung by Anne Browne and Todd Duncan, “Bess You is My Woman”  10:00 Law introduces, Eubie Blake and Noble Sissle’s musical, Shuffle Along, Thelma Carpenter and Avon Long sing, “Love Will Find a Way.”  13:52 Law introduces another song from Shuffle Along sung by Carpenter and Avon Long, “I’m Just Wild about Harry.”  16:20 Law introduces a song from, Black Bird of 1928, Cab Calloway sings “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love”  19:24 Thelma Carpenter sings “Diga Diga Do” from Blackbird of 1928.  22:14 Law introduces Paul Robeson who recites the passage that starts with “It is the Cause, it is the cause, my soul…”  25:00 Interruption in recording  28:03 Hall Johnson Choir singing the Negro spiritual, “Walk Together Children,” again  28:29 Law closes the program Research Notes:

 Anne Brown (1912-2009)  George Gershwin (1898-1937)  Todd Duncan (1903-1998)  Thelma Carpenter (1922-1997)  Eubie Blake (1887-1983)  Avon Long (1910-1984)  Cab Calloway (1907-1994)  Paul Robeson (1898-1976)

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Item #25_WWLAW Title: “Dr. J. W. Davis Day in Savannah” Date: 1964-02-09 Audio Quality: Fair, but there are technical high pitched noises at certain points, interrupts recording Overall Summary: This event was held to commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and it was also “Dr. J. W. Davis Day.” The main speaker was Dr. John W. Davis (1888-1980) who covered the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, major issues affecting the African American community, and that “power is stronger than force.” After the speech there was a musical performance and announcements were made. Notes:

 Unknown speaker begins the recording and introduces Dr. J. W. Davis  6:13 Dr. Davis makes address: o Starts with the question, what on earth is happening to us? o 08:30 Main message of his speech, “making conflict a creative force” and “power is stronger than force.” o 9:51 President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, November 22, 1963 o 16:29 Leadership requires courage o 19:20 Teachers o 21:07 Recounts personal memories of Savannah o 22:21 Sherman’s March to Savannah, Civil War o 25:46 Assassinations of JFK and Lincoln; both were involved with the rights of African Americans o 27:06 NAACP 55th Anniversary, what work is left to do o 32:43 Civil Rights issues o 34:50 Africa/international issues o 37:23 Labor/jobs/economic issues o 40:59 Lack of education among African Americans o 42:34 Savannah Branch NAACP; Dental Association of Georgia o 44:46 Voting o 47:43 Urbanization/farming o 49:28 Teachers o 52:53 Conclusion; John Brown’s Song recited; Davis tells the crowd “you’ve got the power.” o 59:45 Speech ends  59:59 Unknown woman makes announcements  1:00:49 Music is performed by an unknown group and woman soloist  1:03:36 Here the recording repeats and goes back to Davis’s speech near his conclusion; the recording then ends before the speech does.

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Item #26_WWLAW_01 [see also Item #s 10_WWLAW, 15_WWLAW_01, and 15_WWLAW_02] Title: “Georgia Day Tape Hold for W. W. Law”/ NAACP Pilgrimage Day [This recording begins at Brampton Plantation, where the event began and then the group walked to First Bryan Baptist Church where the rest of the recording begins.] Date: 1972-02-13 Audio Quality: Poor, mic handling noises, wind interference Overall Summary: This event was sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP to commemorate the founding of First Bryan Baptist Church at 575 W. Bryan Street by Reverend Andrew Bryan. The pilgrimage was from Brampton Plantation to First Bryan Baptist Church. This recording begins at Brampton Plantation, where there was singing, a lecture on the history of the plantation, and praying. W. W. Law was the main speaker and conducted the program. After the program at Brampton the group moved to First Bryan Baptist Church. Law introduced and gave background on different Negro spirituals that were sung by various performers. Notes:

 Recording starts with an unknown choir singing  2:53 Unknown woman thanks everyone for attending and welcomes everyone back to the church  03:12 Unknown male speaker thanks the previous woman, there is an interruption in the recording  05:48 Recording begins again with music from an unknown group  06:41 Law introduces Clifford E. Hardwick III  07:15 Hardwick explains the history of Brampton Plantation, Andrew Bryan, George Liele  12:51 Unknown group sings  14:08 Reverend E. J. Jennings, Jr. or the Reverend William Stokes, II says a prayer  18:04 WSOK reporter comes in; Denzela [SP?] Hendricks reports from the scene; they have arrived at First Bryan Baptist; waiting arrival of W. W. Law  18:17 Reporter Hendricks interviews Mercedes A. Wright about the importance of this event  20:04 A man speaks in between the audience singing various songs; believed to be the benediction  34:38 The recording of the music/benediction is cut off and the recording returns to the introduction of Hardwick by Law  35:00 Hardwick explains the history of Brampton Plantation, Andrew Bryan, George Liele  40:28 Law introduces the prayer meeting, the Model Cities group sings and then the group kneels to pray  42:41 Reverend E. J. Jennings, Jr. or Reverend William Stokes, II says a prayer  46:59 A male speaker gives another prayer, possibly Revered William F. Stokes, II; Law concludes this part of the program after the prayer ends  49:39 Dean Weber announces that they are in First Bryan Baptist Church setting up, waiting for the pilgrimage to arrive at the church.

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 50:00 Law speaks about the choirs performing and if the audience is compelled to sing they should feel free to join  50:45 Deacon Green begins the devotion he also speaks in between songs  01:08:04 Law introduces the next performers that sing a spiritual about water  01:09:52 Aldenia Spaeth [SP?] and Betty Davis, mother and daughter, sing and speak  01:15:45 Law introduces Model Cities senior citizen group that sing the spiritual, “Steal Away”  01:21:22 Law introduces the St. Philip’s choir who sing a signal song, “Over my Head,” which was used by the Underground Railroad  Law is cut off during this last introduction, see item #10_WWLAW, 15_WWLAW_01 and 15_WWLAW_01 for the rest of this event. Research Notes:

 Clifford E. Hardwick, III was a Beach High School teacher, who was named teacher of the year in 1955.

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Item #26_WWLAW_02 Title: “Georgia Day Tape Hold for W. W. Law”/ Savannah State University Campus Community Spotlight Radio Show Date: circa December 1971-January 1972 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: This recording is a Savannah State University (SSU) program titled “Campus Spotlight.” Announcer, Gus Howard made campus announcements and interviewed SSU football Coach John H. Myles. Coach Myles covered the selection of all-star players from the SSU team, the recruitment progress for the next year, potential draftees for the National Football League (NFL), and when the new season would begin. After the interview Howard closed the program. Notes:

 Gus Howard begins the program  00:13 Howard reads announcements of upcoming events and other news  3:45 An interview with Savannah State University football Coach John H. Myles begins; he is asked about an award  5:01 Reasons why the football team didn’t win the championship  7:27 Names players named to the all-star conference team, defensive and offensive  9:02 Talks about players being eyed for the NFL draft and the all-star appointed players are further discussed  13:05 Discuss a charity all-star game that SSU was not involved in  15:48 Discuss recruitment for the football team  16:49 Talks about dates, when practices begin, and try-outs  18:41 Coach thanks the supporters of the team  19:45 Howard closes the program

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Item #27_WWLAW-01 Title: “Negro History Week Program, ‘Langston Hughes' Glory of Negro History Record’” Date: No date Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: To commemorate National Negro History Week, W. W. Law presented the recording of Glory of Negro History, narrated by Langston Hughes. The program was sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP. This is part 2, which begins with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Hughes narrated the history of African Americans with excerpts of music by Ella Fitzgerald and recordings by Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Ralph Bunch. Law ended the program with an announcement about a concert from Mattiwilda Dobbs held in Savannah. Notes:

 Marian Anderson sings “Ride on with me King Jesus” for the intro  00:28 Law introduces the program, which is part 2 of the Glory of Negro History narrated by Langston Hughes  1:20 The recording starts at Lincoln’s death and lists the conditions of blacks during the reconstruction o 3:10 Music is played intermittently between the narration o 5:09 Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee Institute o 12:00 Paul L. Dunbar, poet o 14:38 African American music, jazz, blues, Louis Armstrong, and George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess o 16:05 Creation of NAACP at Niagara Falls o 16:40 Carter G. Woodson, ASALH o 17:08 Violence perpetuated against African Americans in the early 1900s o 17:42 Recitation of Claude McKay’s Sonnet o 18:41 NAACP fight for equality o 19:53 National Urban League, employment for African Americans o 20:09 Mary McLeod Bethune o 20:53 Music by Ella Fitzgerald o 21:37 Dr. Ralph Bunch from the United Nations o 23:14 Hughes talks about various influential African Americans  25:12 Law closes the program by introducing a poem sung by Mattiwilda Dobbs set to music by Schubert, which begins at 26:26  27:45 Law ends with an announcement about a concert from Mattiwilda Dobbs at the Carnegie Library. Marian Anderson sings “Ride on with me King Jesus” for the outro Research Notes:

 The program features the Folkways Record “Glory of Negro History,” narrated by Langston Hughes published in 1955, see Law Music Collection, Subseries Vinyl Collection 1121-105.2  Langston Hughes (1902-1967)  Dr. Ralph J. Bunche (1904-1971) Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations

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 Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)  Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996)  Mattiwilda Dobbs (1925-2015)

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Item #27_WWLAW_01.1 Title: Spiritual Radio Program [This recording was obtained from Item #27_WWLAW_01, the audio was recorded at a different speed on the same side] Date: No date Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: An announcer welcomed listeners to the program and then recited scripture from the Bible. Notes:

 Unknown male speaker introduces the program and reads scripture from the Bible, Matthew Chapter 14 Verses 23-33

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Item #28_WWLAW_01 Title: “Negro History Week Program; ‘The Negro Singer’ W. W. Law Announcer” Date: 1955-02-14 Audio Quality: Good, some background noises Overall Summary: First of three programs for Negro History Week from the Savannah NAACP. W. W. Law (1923-2002) served as the host, introducing the songs, and closing the program. This program highlights significant African American singers that performed Negro spirituals along with classical songs by Schubert and Mozart. Notes:

 Program begins with music performed by the Hall Johnson Choir singing the Negro spiritual, “Walk Together Children”  00:30 Law introduces the program  1:12 Law introduces Marian Anderson singing “Ole me Ole Fernando,” from Donizetti’s La Favorita  07:25 Marian Anderson sings the negro spiritual “Go Down Moses”  10:18 Roland Hayes sings a Schubert song, song name is in audible  13:08 Hayes sings the Negro spiritual “Were you there”  17:22 Paul Robeson sings “We’re Climbing Jacob’s Ladder”  20:32 Paul Robeson sings “Ole Man River”  23:05 Dorothy Maynard sings “Hallelujah” by Mozart  25:35 William Warfield sings a Negro work song, “Water Boy”  27:45 Law interrupts Warfield’s song to conclude the program  28:46 Hall Johnson Choir closes the program by singing the Negro spiritual, “Walk Together Children” Research Notes:

 Marian Anderson (1897-1993)  Roland Hayes (1887-1977)  Paul Robeson (1898-1976)  Dorothy Maynor (1910-1996)  William Warfield (1920-2002)

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Item #28_WWLAW_02 Title: “Negro History Week Program; ‘The Negro Singer’ W. W. Law Announcer”/ NAACP Play Date: No date Audio Quality: Poor audio, especially at loud moments, background noises Overall Summary: This is possibly an event sponsored by the Savannah Branch NAACP that features a play on racism in higher education. The Reverend Curtis J. Jackson offered a prayer before the play. Music was played throughout the performance. Notes:

 Unknown group singing in the beginning of the tape  1:22 Unknown male, possibly Law, introduces Reverend Curtis J. Jackson of Frist African Baptist Church to lead in a prayer  5:25 Unknown male soloist and organist perform  9:14 A group performs a play; NAACP is mentioned; discusses racism; based in Alabama; segregated colleges  27:07 Concludes with a song Research Notes:

 Reverend Curtis J. Jackson was pastor of First African Baptist Church from 1957 to 1961.

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Item #29_WWLAW Title: “Address of Mr. Clarence Mitchell, Director, NAACP Washington Bureau” Date: circa 1964 Audio Quality: Fair, especially at loud moments Overall Summary: This event was held during the annual convention of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, when W. W. Law was president. The main speaker was Clarence Mitchell, who was president of the NAACP Washington Bureau. Mitchell spoke about civil rights legislation during the speech. He discussed the importance of desegregating the South, and praised several NAACP leaders, including Law. Notes:

 Recording begins with music from an unknown choir and organ  5:51 Music ends  5:59 Unknown speaker introduces Clarence Mitchell, Director of NAACP’s Washington Bureau  10:10 Mitchell begins his address o 12:02 Begins by addressing the advance desegregation happening all over Georgia o 14:17 Leaders of the NAACP o 16:11 Recognizes Law and his work as NAACP Georgia State Conference president o 22:38 1964 Civil Rights Act passing o 32:12 “White backlash” and the presidential election o 44:29 Public officials; City of Savannah; mentions acting mayor and the project to build two vocational schools in the area, one presumed to be for blacks and the other for whites o 49:07 Concludes by praising Macon County, Alabama as an area of “enlightenment.” o 51:50 Speech ends  52:00 Unknown choir closes the program Research Notes:

 Clarence Mitchell (1911-1984) was instrumental in lobbying for the passage of several key pieces of civil rights legislation, specifically the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Mitchell_Jr.]

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Item #30_WWLAW [see also Item #29_WWLAW, exact duplicate] Title: “Address of Mr. Clarence Mitchell, Director, NAACP Washington Bureau” Date: circa 1964 Audio Quality: Fair, especially at loud moments Overall Summary: This event was held during the annual convention of the NAACP Georgia State Conference, when W. W. Law was president. The main speaker was Clarence Mitchell, who was president of the NAACP Washington Bureau. Mitchell spoke about civil rights legislation during the speech. He discussed the importance of desegregating the South, and praised several NAACP leaders, including Law. Notes:

 Recording begins with music from an unknown choir and organ  5:51 Music ends  5:59 Unknown speaker introduces Clarence Mitchell, Director of NAACP’s Washington Bureau  10:10 Mitchell begins his address o 12:02 Begins by addressing the advance desegregation happening all over Georgia o 14:17 Leaders of the NAACP o 16:11 Recognizes Law and his work as NAACP Georgia State Conference president o 22:38 1964 Civil Rights Act passing o 32:12 “White backlash” and the presidential election o 44:29 Public officials, City of Savannah, mentions acting mayor and the project to build two vocational schools in the area, one presumed to be for blacks and the other for whites o 49:07 Concludes by praising Macon County, Alabama as an area of “enlightenment.” o 51:50 Speech ends  52:00 Unknown choir closes the program Research Notes:

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Item #31_WWLAW Title: “Herbert Hill Interview”/ Brunch with Bernita Date: 1963-03-02 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: A program titled, “Brunch with Bernita,” interviewed the NAACP Labor Secretary, Herbert Hill. The interviewer asked Hill about several different topics, including President Kennedy’s executive order on affirmative action on race in the work place, education in relation to race, and the increase of automatization in the work place and the effects it will have on African American jobs. Hill concluded by asking listeners to join their local NAACP branch and to purchase a new book he edited called The Negro Caravan. Notes:

 A woman, possibly Bernita, introduces the program, “Brunch with Bernita;” interviews Herbert Hill, NAACP Labor Secretary.  00:18 Hill answers Bernita’s question regarding what his role as Labor Secretary entails  2:44 Effects of the Executive Order #10925, issued by President John F. Kennedy, that created affirmative action, and placed requirements on government contractors in the work place in regards to race, creed, color, or national origin.  5:28 Education of different races  8:27 Who is to blame for the poor education of African Americans?  10:16 Why is the process of desegregation in schools so slow?  12:08 The effects of industrialization; the advent of automation  13:48 Is there a solution for African American workers during this automation take over?  18:09 Hill offers specific solutions to these automation problems for workers  19:39 Release of Hill’s book, he served as editor, The Negro Caravan  22:57 Hill asks the listeners to join their local NAACP branch; mentions Law  25:00 Bernita concludes with announcements Research Notes:

 Herbert Hill (1924-2004) was former NAACP Labor Secretary. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Hill_(labor_director)]

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Item #32_WWLAW Title: “The Hand of God”/ NAACP Officer Installation/ Speech about an unknown school Date: 1959-01-30 Audio Quality: Poor, difficult to understand at moments, fuzzy and technical background noises Overall Summary: This event was held at Connor’s Temple Baptist Church at 509 W. Gwinnett Street for the installation of Savannah Branch NAACP officers. The main speaker was Martin Luther King, Jr.’s former chief of staff, Reverend Wyatt Tee Walker. After this event ended another event was recorded. The new event was a woman speaking about a Savannah school. Notes:

 The recording begins with clapping  A man, possibly the Reverend Wyatt Tee Walker, speaks; begins by thanking and apologizes for his late arrival  1:46 He prays  2:35 Speech titled “The Hand of God” by Reverend Wyatt Tee Walker begins o 8:30 Segregation o 11:01 Have to want freedom, segregation will not work itself out o 12:57 Segregation in the South; mentions traveling in Savannah’s Union Station o 20:49 Registered voters o 23:47 Money, spending habits o 27:26 Personal story about growing up in Camden, New Jersey o 29:53 Fear o 37:20 Montgomery Bus Boycott o 39:00 Petersburg Hospital o 41:02 Concludes o 46:27 Speech ends  A long silence follows this recording; another recording of another event begins  49:26 The new recording begins with a woman, possibly Mrs. Tompkins, giving a speech on the history of a specific school o 51:35 Additions to the building o 52:36 Speaks about a group of students drinking moonshine; mentions Mrs. Frank Callen o 54:53 The high school’s growth and move into new building o 56:39 Grateful to the school board for their support of Mr. William Early o 59:07 Speech ends Research Notes:

 Reverend Wyatt Tee Walker (1928-2018) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyatt_Tee_Walker]  Mrs. Tompkins is possibly the speaker. [Sophronia G. Tompkins (1900-1962)]

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Item #33_WWLAW_01 Title: “Bishop Spottswood/ Nashville Movement/ The President Speaks” Date: 1962-09-23 Audio Quality: Poor, speed change noises, fuzzy background noises Overall Summary: This is a program paid for by the Savannah Branch NAACP. It was “Bishop Spottswood Day” in Savannah, during the 133rd NAACP mass meeting held at St. Philip’s AME Church, 613 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Spottswood gave the main address. Spottswood covered many topics in his speech but the main topic was the new image the NAACP needed to adopt. Notes:

 Unknown man introduces the recording, possibly a radio program, paid for by the Savannah Branch, NAACP  00:14 Unknown woman announcer summarizes the event and gives background on Bishop Spottswood  4:51 Bishop Spottswood’s speech begins o He praises the efforts of the Savannah Branch NAACP o 7:28 Story about a wrist watch and religions o 12:21 A new image for the NAACP, brought up again at 15:17 o 14:47 Lynching of African Americans o 16:16 Montgomery Bus Boycott; NAACP efforts o 20:25 NAACP accepts the challenge of a new image o 20:45 Historic year of the Emancipation Proclamation o 23:42 Voter registration o 28:05 The NAACP must come together and keep the ranks closed o 31:19 The enemy; the KKK o 33:19 1954 Education, Supreme Court desegregation case o 38:50 J. Edgar Hoover, praised NAACP o 41:50 Religion’s role o 45:52 Constitution and Declaration of Independence; NAACP o 48:39 Spiritualism; fight for freedom o 57:40 Speech ends  57:53 Unknown male speaker announces news, but is cut off by the end of recording Research Notes: Bishop Steven Gill Spottswood (1897-1974) was the chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors, the 58th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, and he was well known for his harsh criticism of opponents to the Civil Rights movement.

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Item #33_WWLAW_02 Title: “Bishop Spottswood/ Nashville Movement/The President Speaks Date: 1962-09-30 Audio Quality: Fair Overall Summary: The first portion of this recording covers the Nashville Civil Rights Movement. There are reenactments of students staging a sit in and their subsequent arrest and trail. There is also a reenactment of a march on the Nashville City Hall to protest the bombing of the house of city councilman, Alexander Looby. The second portion of the recording is of news coverage of President John F. Kennedy’s presidential message on the desegregation of the University of Mississippi by James H. Meredith. Kennedy sent the National Guard and other federal agents to protect Meredith when he registered for and attended classes. Notes:

 The first portion of this recording is the “Nashville Movement”  Unknown choir begins tape, there is music in between several of these reenactments  1:47 Man begins to speak over the choir about the Nashville Civil Rights movement, specifically the involvement of the Student Advisory Committee  4:02 Reenactments of a sit-in start  5:32 Students fight against segregation in Nashville  9:19 Reenactment of students going to jail  14:15 Reenactment of the students going from the jail to the court house for trial  16:59 Reenactment of the court session  22:56 The narrator asks the students questions about their reasoning behind joining the movement  28:33 Narrator sums up the Nashville movement; the community raised enough money for the students’ bail, and brought people together for the fight for equality.  30:25 Reenactment of another Nashville Civil Rights movement moment; march to Nashivile City Hall to protest the bombing of the home of city councilman and NAACP leader, Alexander Looby.  34:14 Dyanne Nash, President of the Student Committee speaks at this march  36:27 Narrator touches on why the Nashville Movement has been successful, because of nonviolence  39:28 This program ends  The second portion of this recording is of “The President Speaks” o An unknown news announcer, introduces the President o 39:37 President John F. Kennedy begins his speech on the integration of the University of Mississippi by James H. Meredith, Jr. o Speech ends 48:14 o The same news announcer comes on after the President’s message and speaks about this event in Mississippi; he is reporting for NBC News

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Research Notes:

 President John F. Kennedy’s speech on the University of Mississippi school integration, already digitized and in the public domain, https://www.jfklibrary.org/Research/Research-Aids/JFK- Speeches/University-of-Mississippi_19620930.aspx  NBC News, announcer James Fellow [SP?]

Processed by M. Kerkhoff October 2018 1121-103-GSM-gau (USMARC) 55 City of Savannah Municipal Archives, Savannah, Georgia [GSG (OCLC/LYRASIS)] Record Series 1121-103, W. W. Law Moving Image and Sound collection

Item #34_WWLAW Title: “W. Hartrich [sic] NAACP” Date: 1974-02-11 Audio Quality: Good Overall Summary: This event was held by the Savannah Branch NAACP at First Bryan Baptist Church. Walter C. Hartridge, Jr. spoke on African American religion in Savannah, touching on the founding of the Georgia Colony, and various people from Europe and their religious beliefs. He also talked about specific church buildings and the architects behind their construction. Notes:

 The recording begins with a mic test  00:12 An unknown male is speaking and then is cut off by the recording of this event  00:43 Mrs. Lee introduces singer  1:22 Angela Smalls sings  5:19 Mrs. Lee introduces Murphy Cooper, vice president Savannah Branch NAACP youth council  5:36 Cooper introduces Walter Hartridge  6:31 Walter C. Hartridge, Jr.’s speech begins o 8:01 Interest with the past o 9:10 Georgia history, founding of the colony o 12:16 History of religion in Georgia; John and Charles Wesley; George Whitfield o 14:18 Reverend Andrew Bryan o 19:30 After American Revolution, Bryan created African American congregations o 20:50 Buildings, churches o 21:20 Savannah’s growth, economically o 22:25 Independent Presbyterian Church, William Jay o 24:23 He pauses from speaking because his son walks in o 25:29 He begins again continuing to talk about William Jay o 26:28 Central of Georgia Railroad, creation o 28:13 Creation of First Bryan Baptist Church o 29:41 Founding of Baptist congregations; Reverend Henry Holcomb; founding of First Bryan Baptist Church by Reverend Andrew Marshall  Speech is cut off by the end of the recording Research Notes:

 Walter C. Hartridge, Jr. (1914-1974) was chairman of the Chatham-Savannah Historic Sites and Monuments Commission [http://georgiahistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/EB- Hartridge.pdf ]  Murphy Cooper (1956-2018) was vice president of the Savannah Branch NAACP youth council.

Processed by M. Kerkhoff October 2018