Ernest C. Smith, interviewed by Glen Gildemeister, November 23, 1996
Scope and Contents
"Bumpy" Smith, an African-American student, not only was a Northern track star, but also was a member or officer of several campus organizations, including Senior Class President in 1948, 1949. He was drafted into the NAVY in 1944, and then came to NISTC in 1946. This interview touches on the draft, service in WW II, and the GI Bill; his experiences at Northern, including housing on campus, and the boycott of the Log Cabin Restaurant in DeKalb; and his career teaching in Detroit, travels, and life after Northern. [transcript, and 2 tapes]
Dates
- created: November 23, 1996
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access to the collection.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 3.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Other Information
The Oral History Cassette Tapes are located in the UA 53 area in the basement stacks.
Repository Details
Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392
rhcua@niu.edu
