1 10 13 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/053782e39fc0e311d9391d9ad65b5cd0.png 244d3cb52acae2d56d59fa08e758da72 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Metadata Creator Sabrina Garcia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "Lambda Coalition continues on path to recognition" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kendall, Kevin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Collegian, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-02-07 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource This 1991 Collegian article focuses on the Richmond College assistant dean and the faculty advisor to the Lambda Coalition, David Braverman, receiving six drunk phone calls making "jokes about the idea of of a support group for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and supporters of their rights." The support group for LGBTQ+ students was approved as an official campus organization, however people still called asking, "Why do we need a homosexual support group? There's no heterosexual support group." Braverman expressed sympathy with the Lambda Coalition as he stressed that college should be a time for exploration, both personal and academic. The article also links the need for the support group, with the ways LGBTQ+ people are being persecuted in the military, as they discuss how in the Persian Gulf war "homosexuals" are being thrown out of the armed forces after the fighting is over. The article makes a point of stating how psychological research states that such punishment, and exclusion causing gay individuals to hide their identity is damaging to their mental and physical health. There is also some concern about how the ROTC program at the University requests that freshman ROTC students sign a form stating they will not participate or promote homosexual behavior which is damaging if students do discover their sexuality while they are in their college years. Subject The topic of the resource College students--Mental health Discrimination Homophobia Lambda Coalition LGBTQ people LGBTQ students Student organizations United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Collegian77.16.1-19910207.png Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Kendall, Kevin. "Lambda Coalition continues on path to recognition." The University of Richmond Collegian 77, no. 16, (February 7, 1991): 1. <a href="https://collegian.richmond.edu/?a=d&d=COL19910207.2.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-" target="_blank">https://collegian.richmond.edu/?a=d&d=COL19910207.2.4&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-</a> https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/e8bd3802be5ec778adc168511b512c3f.JPG 089ec7bc74b87e6283d6ccf8dbf496b4 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Metadata Creator Nathan Burns Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "B School Rejects Proposed Anti-Discrimination Policy" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kendall, Kevin Carter, Jay Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Collegian, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1991-02-21 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource In a 20-4 vote, the faculty of the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business rejects a motion passed by the Arts and Sciences Faculty recommending that “sexual orientation” be added to the University of Richmond’s anti-discrimination policy. The faculty of Arts and Sciences approved this recommendation on the condition that it attain further approval from the Business School, Law School, Administration, and Trustees before implementation. According to R. Clifton Poole, Dean of the Business School, the motion was born out of a discussion surrounding student discrimination in the ROTC program on campus, and that the motion concealed a “hidden agenda,” one that attempts to remove the ROTC program from campus. Joseph D. Harbaugh, dean of The T.C. Williams School of Law, disapproves of the recommendation, claiming he has “…no evidence that American business uses sexual orientation as an employment standard.” Without this evidence, he believes discrimination based on sexual orientation is not applicable to the policies of the American Association of Law Schools, which the school operates under. A member of the University of Richmond’s Lambda Coalition spoke about this motion, explaining that the organization does not wish for the removal of the ROTC program from campus, but instead pleads for a change in the homophobic policies of the Department of Defense. Subject The topic of the resource Business schools College trustees Deans (Education) Discrimination Discrimination in higher education Homophobia Lambda Coalition Law Schools LGBTQ people LGBTQ students Student organizations United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Universities and colleges--Faculty Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Collegian77.18.1-19910221.JPG Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Kendall, Kevin and Jay Carter. "B-school Rejects Proposed Anti-Discrimination Policy." The University of Richmond Collegian 77, no. 18, (February 21, 1991): 1. <a href="https://collegian.richmond.edu/cgi-bin/richmond?a=d&d=COL19910221.2.3&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-" target="_blank">https://collegian.richmond.edu/cgi-bin/richmond?a=d&d=COL19910221.2.3&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-</a> https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/b78dada5784941128b9ccdf24c75634f.png 5fdcf0ff0c3a9baa726f08f37a683abf Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Metadata Creator Meghna Melkote Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Article "U.S. veterans rally for gay rights in the military" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ronky, Jessica Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Collegian, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993-04-15 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource The article talks about a rally on Boatwright lawn staged by the Campaign for Military Service, a group of gay and lesbian military veterans participating in a tour called "Tour of Duty" around 34 college campuses (UR was the group's 24th stop). Alan Stephens, who was forced to leave the military when he came out as gay, wants people "to think more rationally about homosexuals in the military." Scott Boykins, who served with the Navy in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, stated that "we're all punished for who we are and what we feel and not for what we did." The demonstration was interrupted by senior Charlie Kennon, who called it an "abomination under God." ROTC students were told not to wear uniforms to "protect them from harassment." Subject The topic of the resource College students--Attitudes Homophobia LGBTQ people Protests United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Veterans Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Collegian79.25.8-19930415.png Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ronky, Jessica. “U.S. veterans rally for gay rights in the military” The University of Richmond Collegian 79, no 25, (April 15th, 1993): 1 <a href="https://collegian.richmond.edu/?a=d&d=COL19930415.2.23&srpos=83&e=-------en-20--81--txt-txIN-" target="_blank">https://collegian.richmond.edu/?a=d&d=COL19930415.2.23&srpos=83&e=-------en-20--81--txt-txIN-</a> https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/18d56409a17483e391238d503dfc4eed.png f12c2ef0ae5bbad306857d53f9dc7b82 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Metadata Creator Meghna Melkote Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Opinion "A Future for ROTC" Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Collegian, University of Richmond Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965-05-21 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspapers Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource This is an opinion piece advocating for the University of Richmond to integrate in order to save its ROTC Program. The Board of Trustees was faced with the choice to either integrate or lose its ROTC program. In the article, the student urges the Board of Trustees to integrate, citing the immorality of racial discrimination, the benefits integration will have on current students, and the benefits of the ROTC program. The student also addresses potential concerns brought up by others, such as the role of the federal government in its ROTC and academic program. Opponents expressed concern that the government’s role in the program could cause the University to lose its independence and will cause the University to be subject to the whims of the federal government. Subject The topic of the resource College integration College students, White College students--Attitudes College trustees Federal aid to private schools Intervention (Federal government) United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CollegianLII.30.2-19650521.png Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "A Future for ROTC" The University of Richmond Collegian LII no, 30 (May 21st, 1965): 1 <a href="https://collegian.richmond.edu/cgi-bin/richmond?a=d&d=COL19650521.2.8&srpos=20&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-" target="_blank">https://collegian.richmond.edu/cgi-bin/richmond?a=d&d=COL19650521.2.8&srpos=20&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-</a> https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/453b70f5821f1ccd76e62ece01d7de33.JPG 6d0b40973b34face1676f7cc91e531a8 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/40356b06e6250f63c2318b5e414b7446.mp3 95c719b498dc895963855b319519e75b Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Eden Wolfer Rena Xiao Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Rayford L. Harris, Jr. Location The location of the interview Boatwright Memorial Library Seminar Room 2 University of Richmond 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/transcripts/HarrisRayfordL_Xiao-Wolfer_Transcript_20180701.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the transcript file.</a> Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:41:36 Date of Interview July 1, 2018 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Rayford L. Harris, Jr. (R'77) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource interviews Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource In this oral history interview, Rayford L. Harris, Jr. (R’77) sat down with Rena Xiao (’20) and Eden Wolfer (’20) on July 1, 2018, in Boatwright Memorial Library. Over the course of the one hour and forty minute interview, Harris shares about how he ended up at the University of Richmond via his orthodontist William Tyler Haynes; his first experiences on campus; being one of 12 Black students in his incoming class; interactions with fraternities, the baseball team, and intramural sports; the experience of forming social circles as a commuter student; the organization of the first Black student organization SOBA; the first attempt to bring a Black fraternity (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.) to campus; some of the first Black History Weeks at the university; dating and friendships with white women on campus; switching from pre-med to a math major; interactions with other students of color on campus; attending the university during the Vietnam War and the sexual revolution; relationships with staff members; dealing with stereotypes about Black students on campus; his contributions to the university as an alum; reflects on the changes at the university since his time on campus; friendships and interactions with Black women on campus; gives advice to current students of color; his career in the City of Richmond government; and finally shares a story about his father, Rayford L. Harris, Sr., a lifelong friend of civil rights attorney Oliver Hill. <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/HarrisRayford_1975-01.JPG" alt="" /><<img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/HarrisRayford_1977-01.JPG" alt="" /> Rayford L. Harris, Jr. is a native of Richmond and a proud product of Richmond Public Schools.  He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and matriculated at the University of Richmond, Richmond College in the fall of 1973.  After visiting the campus at the insistence of Dr. William Tyler Haynes, his orthodontist, Rayford selected Richmond over Hampton University, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia, among others. Starting as a Pre-Med student, he eventually followed his true calling and majored in Mathematics.  During his time at UR, he was on the baseball team and coached by Chuck Boone.  Other activities included intramural basketball and being a member of SOBA – the Student Organization for Black Awareness.  He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts.  <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/HarrisRayford_1974-01.JPG" alt="" /> After graduating, there was a brief four-year teaching career with Richmond Public Schools where Rayford taught Mathematics at Henderson Middle School, John Marshall and Maggie Walker High Schools, and the Marshall-Walker (combined) High School.  During that time he also coached Girls’ Basketball, Softball, and Baseball. In 1981, Rayford began a 33-year career with the City of Richmond.  He began as a Programmer Trainee and advanced to Lead Programmer.  He ended the Information Technology part of his tenure as a Lead Systems Developer having been involved with most of the City’s automated systems.  The other half of his City Career was with the Department of Budget and Strategic Planning where he began as a Senior Budget & Management Analyst.  Over the years, he was promoted to Deputy Director and ultimately appointed by Mayor L. Douglas Wilder as the Director of Budget and Strategic Planning.  After serving under a second Mayor, Dwight C. Jones, Rayford retired from the City in December of 2013. After retirement, Rayford served as the CFO for a small Non Profit Agency, Quin Rivers Inc. – A Community Action Agency and “re-retired” June 30, 2019. Other activities include being a CIGNA Mentor, a Spider Club Member, serving on the Boards of the North Richmond YMCA, the RVA Financial Federal Credit Union, the Richmond First Club, and multiple Foundations of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Rayford also has a niece who graduated as a Spider in 2017.  They both look forward to sharing the same reunion years that end in 2 and 7. Subject The topic of the resource Alumni and alumnae Athletics Baseball teams Black History Week College athletes College fraternity members College presidents College sports College students, Black College students, Men College students, White College students--Attitudes Commuting college students Curricula Drugs Greek letter societies Hazing Heilman, E. Bruce (Earl Bruce), 1926- Hill, Oliver W., 1907-2007 Race relations Racism Richmond (Va.) Social life and customs Student activism Student life Student movements Student Organization for Black Awareness (SOBA) Student organizations United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Universities and colleges--Employees Universities and colleges--Faculty Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Virginia Union University (Richmond, Va.) Women college students Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context HarrisRayfordL_Wolfer-Xiao_Public_20180701.mp3 Relation A related resource Race & Racism at UR Project Oral History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history is available for academic purposes--including but not limited to research by students, faculty, and staff--by permission from the interviewee (Rayford L. Harris, Jr.). The interviewee maintains the copyright, and must be contacted via the Race & Racism Project (urraceproject@gmail.com) for permissions for use outside of academic purposes. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/178456f7aa611a0bc13e4740127e213f.JPG afbaec3fa56254bec9baa45ee8d344a6 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/80162de15a2b3d0090088227f846734c.mp3 3f09c52369c4ee72d430203211630a81 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Johnnette Johnson Cole Richard Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed James "JR" Reed Location The location of the interview Boatwright Memorial Library Seminar Room 1 University of Richmond 261 Richmond Way, Richmond, VA 23173 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/transcripts/ReedJames_Johnson-Richard_Transcript_20190611.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the transcript file.</a> Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:17:11 Date of Interview June 11, 2019 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with James "JR" Reed (R'81) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource interviews Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource In this oral history interview, James Reed (R’81) sat down with Johnnette Johnson (’20) and Cole Richard (’21) on June 11, 2019, in Boatwright Memorial Library. Over the course of the one-hour interview, Reed spoke about his time as a football player and founding member of the University of Richmond’s first black fraternity Phi Beta Sigma. A DC native, Reed reflects on the mindset he carried upon matriculation and the lessons he learned upon graduation. He also searches to connect his experience to current students’ lived experience in terms of cultural inclusion. <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/ReedJames_1981-01.JPG" alt="" /> James "JR" Reed, Jr. was born at Andrews AFB, right out of Washington DC. JR grew up in the Southeast section of Washington DC, in the Hillcrest neighborhood. He attended Archbishop Carroll High School, located in the Northwest section of DC. He played football and ran track during his four years there. JR graduated from Carroll in 1977 with a scholarship to play football at the University of Richmond (U of R). During his 4-year tenure at the U of R, he played football, he was a four-year ROTC cadet, and he started the first predominately Black fraternity at the U of R, (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, INC.). He graduated in 1981 with a undergraduate degree in Business Economics and a US Army commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Military Police Corps. During his 22 years of service, Reed also earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Information Systems from Troy State University. After retiring from service, Reed worked another 14 years within the Department of Defense, as a Contractor and Civil Servant. Presently, JR owns his own business as a Real Estate Investor. Currently, he resides in the Chesapeake, VA. Subject The topic of the resource Alumni and alumnae Athletics Black people Black studies Business schools Classism College athletes College athletics College fraternity members College sports College students College students, Black College students--Attitudes Football teams Greek letter societies Minority college students--Recruiting Race Race relations Racism Richmond (Va.) Social life and customs Stereotypes Student housing Student life Student organizations United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Universities and colleges--Faculty Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Virginia Union University (Richmond, Va.) Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ReedJames_Johnson-Richard_Public_20190611.mp3 Relation A related resource Race & Racism at UR Project Oral History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history is available for academic purposes--including but not limited to research by students, faculty, and staff--by permission from the interviewee (James "JR" Reed). The interviewee maintains the copyright, and must be contacted via the Race & Racism Project (urraceproject@gmail.com) for permissions for use outside of academic purposes. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/fb8cb2d95059c5cb7c56ca2c59f0e98f.jpg 9be4a7621ec8875c9e9492ef7534e5b6 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/4c3f1f6c96df2cd51326e6410bd2542b.mp3 84bc86a36bb9229c22c44777706913ed Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Ayele d'Almeida Mysia Perry Jacob Roberson Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Marilyn Branch-Mitchell and Greg Mitchell Location The location of the interview Boatwright Memorial Library Seminar Room 2 University of Richmond 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/transcripts/BranchMitchellMarilynandMitchellGreg_d'Almeida-Perry-Roberson_Transcript_20180618.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the transcript file.</a> Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:19:30 Date of Interview June 18, 2018 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Marilyn Branch-Mitchell (W'78) and Greg Mitchell Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource interviews Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource In this oral history interview, Marilyn Branch-Mitchell and Greg Mitchell sat down with Ayele d’Almeida (’20), Jacob Roberson (’19), and Mysia Perry (’21) on June 18, 2018, in Boatwright Memorial Library. Over the course of the one hour and twenty minute interview, the Mitchells share stories about how they each ended up at the University of Richmond, how they met on campus, the culture shock they experienced coming to campus and the attitudes white students had towards their presence on campus, the relationships between Black academic students and student athletes from the United States and international Black student athletes, how their childhoods and upbringings influenced the different ways they navigated relationships on campus, what dating looked like on campus at the time, their experiences with SOBA (Student Organization for Black Awareness) and attempts at establishing a space for Black students on campus, reflections on how the campus and the reputation of the University of Richmond have changed since their time on campus, and insights on how their university experience and marriage shaped their professional and personal careers after leaving the university. <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/mitchells-1982.jpg" alt="" /> Marilyn Branch-Mitchell and Gregory Mitchell attended Westhampton College and Richmond College in the late 1970s. They married in 1982 and have two children. Marilyn is the Human Resources Director for the local Area Agency on Aging and Gregory retired after 30+ years at Philip Morris, USA. He currently volunteers for UR as a sports photographer. They both serve on Dr. Crutcher’s Commission on University History and Identity and Marilyn is about to start a term on the UR Alumni Board. <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/2909" target="_blank">Click here</a> to listen to Marilyn Branch-Mitchell's individual interview. <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/2910" target="_blank">Click here</a> to listen to Greg Mitchell's individual interview. Subject The topic of the resource Alumni and alumnae Annexation (County government) College athletes College fraternity members College sports College students, Black College students, Foreign College students, Men College students, White College students--Attitudes Commuting college students Curricula Discrimination in higher education Dormitories Football teams Greek letter societies Minority college students--Recruiting Racism Race relations Roomates Social life and customs Stereotypes Student Organization for Black Awareness (SOBA) United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Universities and colleges--Faculty Universities and colleges--Professional staff University of Richmond Black Alumni Network (URBAN) Women college students Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BranchMitchellMarilynandMitchellGreg_d'Almeida-Perry-Roberson_Public_20180618.mp3 Relation A related resource Race & Racism at UR Project Oral History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history is available for academic purposes--including but not limited to research by students, faculty, and staff--by permission from the interviewees (Marilyn Branch-Mitchell and Greg Mitchell). The interviewees maintain the copyright, and must be contacted via the Race & Racism Project (urraceproject@gmail.com) for permissions for use outside of academic purposes. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/281ca30ecd617d2fb23b01e1f71b16de.jpg e2c4c6bae22dff9237bd31bb8b1805f0 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/64165dfa687997e430d102b634250fbf.mp3 ff309f4c1dec633bfc636b83f6cfcf84 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Ayele d'Almeida Mysia Perry Jacob Roberson Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Greg Mitchell Location The location of the interview Boatwright Memorial Library Seminar Room 2 University of Richmond 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/transcripts/MitchellGreg_d'Almeida-Perry-Roberson_Transcript_20180618.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the transcript file.</a> Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 41:02 Date of Interview June 18, 2018 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Greg Mitchell Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource interviews Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource In this oral history interview, Greg Mitchell sat down with Ayele d’Almeida (’20), Jacob Roberson (’19), and Mysia Perry (’21) on June 18, 2018, in Boatwright Memorial Library. Over the course of the forty minute interview, Mitchell shares stories and reflections from his time at the University of Richmond from 1976-1980. He speaks about his childhood experiences moving from a small Texas town to Washington D.C., time in the ROTC program, relationships with faculty members and athletic staff, experiences as a Black student-athlete on the football team, the relationships between Black students from the United States and Black international students, interactions with white students in housing and social life, how his time at the University of Richmond affected his professional career, and his passion for photography--which keeps him a staple at University of Richmond sporting events to this day. <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/mitchellgreg-1977.jpg" alt="" /> Gregory Mitchell was born in Belton, Texas just outside of Ft. Hood. When his Step-Father retired from the the Army, he moved his family to Washington, DC where Greg attended DC public schools. While attending Anacostia High School, Greg was recruited to play football at UR. He played on both offense & defense for Coach Jim Tait. While attending UR he met Marilyn Branch who he later married and they have two adult children. Greg initially thought he wanted a career in law enforcement, but after briefly working in a juvenile correctional facility, he reached out to a UR alum and got an interview with Philip Morris, USA. He was hired as a line supervisor in a tobacco processing factory. He worked in several different positions, departments and plants within PMUSA and retired after 31 years with the company. Since retirement, Greg has been able to return to his love of photography. He does sports photography for several local high schools and has been a volunteer sports photographer for UR for several years. <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/2911" target="_blank">Click here</a> to listen to his joint interview with his wife, Marilyn Branch-Mitchell. Subject The topic of the resource Alumni and alumnae College athletes College fraternity members College sports College students, Black College students, Foreign College students, Men College students, White College students--Attitudes Dormitories Football teams Greek letter societies Minority college students--Recruiting Racism Race relations Roomates Social life and customs Stereotypes United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Universities and colleges--Faculty Universities and colleges--Professional staff Virginia State University Virginia Union University (Richmond, Va.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MitchellGreg_d'Almeida-Perry-Roberson_Public_20180618.mp3 Relation A related resource Race & Racism at UR Project Oral History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history is available for academic purposes--including but not limited to research by students, faculty, and staff--by permission from the interviewee (Greg Mitchell). The interviewee maintains the copyright, and must be contacted via the Race & Racism Project (urraceproject@gmail.com) for permissions for use outside of academic purposes. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/a70215cb6e1b97138775161b36bd8c4d.jpg c15dd4bfee647eb44b6502d057684a50 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/1d0c1149dd161363925225b8ce789478.mp3 35dc47cd85e73ace5841279d273cf83b Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Ayele d'Almeida Mysia Perry Jacob Roberson Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Marilyn Branch-Mitchell Location The location of the interview Boatwright Memorial Library Seminar Room 2 University of Richmond 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/transcripts/BranchMitchellMarilyn_d'Almeida-Perry-Roberson_Transcript_20180618.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the transcript file.</a> Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 32:59 Date of Interview June 18, 2018 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Marilyn Branch-Mitchell (W'78) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource interviews Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource In this oral history interview, Marilyn Branch-Mitchell (W’78) sat down with Ayele d’Almeida (’20), Jacob Roberson (’19), and Mysia Perry (’21) on June 18, 2018, in Boatwright Memorial Library. Over the course of the thirty minute interview, Branch-Mitchell discussed her childhood growing up in Chesterfield County, an area of which was annexed by the City of Richmond in 1970, and attending segregated public schools in the county. She speaks about various experiences at the University of Richmond, from her participation in the Student Organization for Black Awareness (SOBA) and the student government, to the differences and similarities on campus for Black students and Black student athletes, the effects of colorism amongst the Black student population, her experiences in the Sociology and Religious Studies Departments, and how she and her husband, Greg Mitchell, have stayed connected to the University of Richmond, including through the UR Black Alumni Network (URBAN). <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/branchmitchellmarilyn-1975.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/branchmitchellmarilyn-1976.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/branchmitchellmarilyn-1977.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/branchmitchellmarilyn-1978.jpg" alt="" />  Marilyn Branch-Mitchell was born and raised in Chesterfield County where she attended a segregated elementary school until the city of Richmond’s annexation of a portion of Chesterfield County. She then attended Elkhardt Junior High, one year at Manchester High School and graduated from Huguenot High School. She was introduced to the University of Richmond by a high school English teacher when her class attended a literary symposium at UR. Marilyn was impressed by the university and decided to enroll where she could leave home to live on campus but still be close to her family. She was very naive about how her family would afford the tuition and in 1974, there were no scholarships or incentives from the university. Her parents sold land to a developer in order to afford the tuition as they felt strongly about providing a good education and helping to de-segregate a Richmond institution. Marilyn graduated from UR with a degree in Sociology and accepted a position managing a program assisting older adults to re-enter the work force with the local Area Agency on Aging, Senior Connections. She married Gregory Mitchell, who she met while attending UR and after almost 10 years, she paused her career to be a stay at home Wife, Mother and Volunteer. She volunteered as a troop committee member with her son’s Cub and Boy Scout Troops and she volunteered as newsletter editor for the troops and several of her son’s school PTA’s. Marilyn is a lifetime Girl Scout and was a troop leader for her daughter. Marilyn returned to Senior Connections working with Volunteer programs and later accepted her current position as Human Resources Director at the Agency. <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/2911" target="_blank">Click here</a> to listen to his joint interview with her husband, Greg Mitchell. Subject The topic of the resource Alumni and alumnae Annexation (County government) College athletes College student government College students, Black College students, White College students--Attitudes Colorism Commuting college students Curricula Discrimination in higher education Hampton University (Va.) Minority college students--Recruiting Racism Race relations Richmond (Va.) School integration School segregation Social life and customs Stereotypes Student life Student Organization for Black Awareness (SOBA) Student organizations United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Universities and colleges--Faculty University of Richmond Black Alumni Network (URBAN) Virginia State University Women college students Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BranchMitchellMarilyn_d'Almeida-Perry-Roberson_Public_20180618.mp3 Relation A related resource Race & Racism at UR Project Oral History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history is available for academic purposes--including but not limited to research by students, faculty, and staff--by permission from the interviewee (Marilyn Branch-Mitchell). The interviewee maintains the copyright, and must be contacted via the Race & Racism Project (urraceproject@gmail.com) for permissions for use outside of academic purposes. https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/073684e42d680927f9e54dfe0ee3709e.jpg 14932fe345e08d40ecb897f36871eee0 https://memory.richmond.edu/files/original/e1b77222c23132f7b87d3fb5a74697dc.mp3 eda64a7c50c4a0bc5df29146df3bd2a3 Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Eden Wolfer Rena Xiao Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Dr. Jesse N. Moore Location The location of the interview Boatwright Memorial Library Seminar Room 2 University of Richmond 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173 Transcription Any written text transcribed from a sound <a href="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/transcripts/MooreJesseN_Xiao-Wolfer_20180626.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the transcript file.</a> Duration Length of time involved (seconds, minutes, hours, days, class periods, etc.) 01:18:26 Date of Interview June 26, 2018 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oral History with Dr. Jesse N. Moore (B'81) Type The nature or genre of the resource Oral history Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource interviews Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Richmond (Va.) Description An account of the resource In this oral history interview conducted via telephone with recording assistance from Eden Wolfer ('20) and Clemson University, Dr. Jesse N. Moore (B'81) spoke with Rena Xiao ('20) on June 26, 2018, in Boatwright Memorial Library. Over the course of the one hour and twenty minute interview, Moore shares about his recruitment to the University of Richmond via the football team and his relationships with fellow athletes on campus; his experience attending a predominantly white institution after growing up in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Newport News, VA and attending an integrated high school; visting other universities to build a social circle; applying and being accepted as one of the few Black students at the Robins School of Business; experiences of isolation in the business school; positive and negative interactions with faculty; participating in the ROTC program; how his experience as a Black student at the University of Richmond contributed to his experiences in graduate school and as a current faculty member at Clemson University; bringing a Black fraternity--Phi Beta Sigma--to campus for the first time; shares what has kept him from returning to the University of Richmond as an alumus; and gives advice for current Black students. <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/moorejesse1981-01.JPG" alt="" /> Jesse N. Moore is originally from Newport News, Va. He graduated from Homer L. Ferguson High School in 1977 as an Honors student and decorated Track and Field and Football athlete. <img src="https://memory.richmond.edu/files/misc/moorejesse1979-01.JPG" alt="" /> Moore (first on the left in the second row) with the University of Richmond football team, 1979. Jesse was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve and earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond in 1981. He was a member of the Spider football team starting 43 consecutive games as an offensive lineman earning All-South Independent First Team and Associated Press All-American Football Team Honorable Mention honors for his senior year season. After serving active duty military tours, abroad and domestically, and working in several middle management level positions in the corporate arena, Jesse returned to school. He earned a MBA degree with emphasis in Management from Northern Arizona University and a Ph.D. in Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing from the University of South Florida. At the time of the interview for the Race & Racism at UR Project, Jesse is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Marketing in the College of Business at Clemson University. Jesse’s scholarly research publications have earned many awards and appear in some of the top Marketing related academic journals and conference proceedings. He has been a member of several Marketing and Sales associations including the American Marketing Association (AMA) and National Conference in Sales Management (NCSM), served on Editorial Review Boards, and taught a variety of Marketing classes in the USA and abroad. Jesse’s children are twins, Jay Moore and Stacey Moore Outlaw. His grandchildren are Sydney Moore, Ivey Moore, Jahara Outlaw, and twins, Johnathan Moore and Jaylin Moore. Subject The topic of the resource Alumni and alumnae Business schools College athletes College fraternity members College sports College students, Black College students, Men College students, White College students--Attitudes Curricula Discrimination in higher education Dormitories Football teams Greek letter societies Minority college students--Recruiting Racism Race relations Roommates School integration School segregation Social life and customs Stereotypes Student life Student Organization for Black Awareness (SOBA) Student organizations United States. Army. Reserve Officers' Training Corps Universities and colleges--Faculty Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Virginia Union University (Richmond, Va.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MooreJesseN_Xiao-Wolfer_Public_20180626.mp3 Relation A related resource Race & Racism at UR Project Oral History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This oral history is available for academic purposes--including but not limited to research by students, faculty, and staff--by permission from the interviewee (Dr. Jesse N. Moore). The interviewee maintains the copyright, and must be contacted via the Race & Racism Project (urraceproject@gmail.com) for permissions for use outside of academic purposes.