Birney Smith Oral History
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Dublin Core
Title
Birney Smith Oral History
Description
Bernie Smith was a retired Juvenile Court probation officer. In this interview Smith recalls black life in Detroit in early the 1900’s, the organization of Detroit Urban League, and black politics at the turn of the century. Mr. Smith discusses the reactions to the black influx of World War I, his relationships with John Dancy, Forrester Washington, and St. Matthews Church and Father Daniel.
Oral History Item
Interviewer
McBride, Roberta; Keeney, Jim
Interviewee
Smith, Birney
Date Recorded
1969-06-15
Coverage
Detroit, MI; 1912-1945
Collection
Citation
“Birney Smith Oral History,” Michigan Oral History Database, accessed October 22, 2024, http://www.database.michiganoha.org/items/show/57.