Alice Morgan and Nina Tisara

Recorded May 22, 2013 Archived May 22, 2013 40:40 minutes
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Description

Alice Morgan (69( tells her friend Nina Tisara (74) about her social work and her work fighting for civil rights.

Subject Log / Time Code

AM grew up in Richmond, VA. She had three siblings. Her father was a type of salesman.
AM talks about a woman she helped get on her feet by giving her a chance.
AM talks about working in Prince William County, but leaving the position after her supervisor told her "she didn't know her place." He meant it racially.
AM tells a story about stealing a cigarette from her father when she was 12 and getting punished for it.
AM talks about her husband.

Participants

  • Alice Morgan
  • Nina Tisara

Recording Locations

Alexandria Black History Museum

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Fee for Service

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