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Title: Cedric Thomas oral history interview, 1993 March 12
Creator: Thomas, Cedric
Date Created: 1993-03-12
Subjects--Topical: Young Men's Christian associations, Basketball, Youth league basketball, Sportsmanship, Basketball for children, Swimming, Problem youth, Problem youth--Services for, Values--Religious aspects--Christianity
Description: Cedric Thomas shares his experiences as the executive program director at the McCrorey YMCA in Charlotte, North Carolina beginning in 1990. He discusses how the YMCA implements Christian principles into their programs, provides activities for its ...

Title: Constance Oliphant oral history interview, 2015 November 5
Creator: Oliphant, Constance C. (Constance Colston)
Date Created: 2015-11-05
Subjects--Topical: Physical education teachers, Swimming, Segregation, Civil rights movements
Description: Constance Oliphant, who moved to Druid Hills in Charlotte North Carolina with her family in the 1950s, describes her life and her experiences growing up in the neighborhood. Mrs. Oliphant reflects on the significance of her time spent as a swim in...

Title: George McCachren oral history interview, 1992 October 16
Creator: McCachren, George, 1919-2008
Date Created: 1992-10-16
Subjects--Topical: Street-railroads, Young Men's Christian associations, Basketball, Youth league basketball, Camps, Swimming, Volleyball, Amusements
Description: George McCachren shares his experiences with the YMCA in Charlotte, North Carolina during the early and mid twentieth century, and discusses his brother's role as director of physical activity at the Charlotte YMCA. He talks about YMCA affiliated ...