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Kentucky Oral History Commission
Frankfort’s Craw Oral History Project
1992OH01
Interviewee: Kenton McDonald
Interviewer: James Wallace
Interview Date: 3 April, 1991
Interview Location: Frankfort, KY
Interview Number: 1992OH01.23
Between 1955 and 1972 Frankfort's "Bottom" or "Craw" community, an integrated working-class neighborhood, was systematically destroyed by the urban renewal process in the capital city. In a series of interviews former residents describe their experiences with urban renewal and the institutions, people, and events that defined their neighborhood and their daily existence. Among the topics covered are: urban renewal process, local businesses, residential housing conditions, race relations, prostitution, gambling, bootlegging, civil rights activities, African American education, and civic and community leaders.
To access the audio and a transcript of the interview, please see the links on the left side of the page. For more information about the interview, select “document description” from the drop down menu on the left side of the page and then click “go.”
Kentucky Historical Society
100 W. Broadway
Frankfort, Kentucky
40601-1931 USA
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov
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| Title | Introduction -.23 McDonald |
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| Transcript | Kentucky Oral History Commission Frankfort’s Craw Oral History Project 1992OH01 Interviewee: Kenton McDonald Interviewer: James Wallace Interview Date: 3 April, 1991 Interview Location: Frankfort, KY Interview Number: 1992OH01.23 Between 1955 and 1972 Frankfort's "Bottom" or "Craw" community, an integrated working-class neighborhood, was systematically destroyed by the urban renewal process in the capital city. In a series of interviews former residents describe their experiences with urban renewal and the institutions, people, and events that defined their neighborhood and their daily existence. Among the topics covered are: urban renewal process, local businesses, residential housing conditions, race relations, prostitution, gambling, bootlegging, civil rights activities, African American education, and civic and community leaders. To access the audio and a transcript of the interview, please see the links on the left side of the page. For more information about the interview, select “document description” from the drop down menu on the left side of the page and then click “go.” Kentucky Historical Society 100 W. Broadway Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-1931 USA (502) 564-1792 http://history.ky.gov |
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