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C. L. Franklin Oral History Project, 1998-2003

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Summary

Creator:
Salvatore, Nick, 1943-
Abstract:
Professor of history at Cornell University; recordings and transcripts of interviews conducted in the course of Salvatore's research into the life and career of C. L. Franklin, African American clergyman, long-time pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, and active participant in the civil rights movement.
Extent:
47 transcripts
117 audiocassettes (in 3 boxes)
Language:
English
Call Number:
0510 Aa 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff, 2005

Background

Scope and Content:

The records of the C.L. Franklin Oral History Project, 1998-2002, consist of audiocassette recordings and typed transcripts of interviews conducted by Dr. Nick Salvatore as part of his research which resulted in publication of the book Singing in a Strange Land : C.L. Franklin, the Black Church, and the Transformation of America. Among the 47 interviewees were family members, parishioners in Franklin's church, ministerial colleagues from Detroit, and civil rights activists. Among the topics covered are personal recollections of Franklin, his preaching style, the role of gospel music in Franklin's ministry and his influence gospel music styles, and Franklin's role as civic and civil rights leader.

Biographical / Historical:

Professor of history and American culture at Cornell University. Author of a study of Rev. C.L Franklin Singing in a Strange Land : C.L. Franklin, the Black Church, and the Transformation of America, published in 2005.

Acquisition Information:
The collection was the gift of Professor Nick Salvatore (donor no. 9548 ) and came to the library in December 2004.

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USE & PERMISSIONS:

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

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[item], folder, box, C. L. Franklin Oral History Project, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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Collection

C. L. Franklin Oral History Project, 1998-2003
Call Number 0510 Aa 2
Total components 95
Last indexed 2023-08-08