The OMA just hosted the first of SCARC’s 2016 Archives Month events and we have it recorded for you to view online! “Hear the Stories: Oregon African American Railroad Porters Oral History Collection” featured the oral historian, filmmaker, and educator, Michael “Chappie” Grice sharing the stories of Oregon’s African American railroad porters, including his personal experiences.
All of the oral histories are available online:
Oregon African American Railroad Porters Oral History Collection Project Website
The event was recorded and is also available online:
“Hear the Stories” ~ A presentation by Michael Grice
And, below are photos from the event:
Michael Grice showing a photo of various railroad porters
Collection materials for event attendees to peruse
Mr. Grice with Hope Glenn, the interviewer transcriber
An event attendee listening to one of the oral histories
Mr. Grice answering an attendee’s question
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