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Oral history.; Transcript of interview conducted April 24, 2010 in Biloxi, Mississippi at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Carney discusses his memories of the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins, Dr. Gilbert Mason, the NAACP, and Boy Scouts.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 in Biloxi, Mississippi at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Carney discusses his memories of the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins, Dr. Gilbert Mason, the NAACP, and Boy Scouts.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 in Biloxi, Mississippi at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Carney discusses his memories of the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins, Dr. Gilbert Mason, the NAACP, and Boy Scouts.

Oral history.; Transcript of interview conducted on April 24, 2010 with Eric Dickey. Eric Eugene Dickey was born May 7, 1966, in Biloxi, Mississippi, where his grandparents and Head Start exerted positive influences in his early life. In elementary school band, Mr. Dickey began playing trumpet, and later expanded to piano and organ, becoming the professional musician he is today. In May of 1989, Mr. Dickey graduated from William Carey College, and then began working in Biloxi's Department of Community Development in the Planning Division. Several years later he was elected as councilman of Ward Two and has served in that capacity since then.

Oral history.; Transcript of interview conducted April 24, 2010 with Ruby Lee Dickey. Dickey discusses her family of origin, hard-working parents who valued education. She describes her husband Marvin Dickey's experiences in participating in the Biloxi Beach Wade-ins and the violence that followed. Describes gains in equality since the 1960s as well as the persistence of racism.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 with Ruby Lee Dickey. Dickey discusses her family of origin, hard-working parents who valued education. She describes her husband Marvin Dickey's experiences in participating in the Biloxi Beach Wade-ins and the violence that followed. Describes gains in equality since the 1960s as well as the persistence of racism.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 with Ruby Lee Dickey. Dickey discusses her family of origin, hard-working parents who valued education. She describes her husband Marvin Dickey's experiences in participating in the Biloxi Beach Wade-ins and the violence that followed. Describes gains in equality since the 1960s as well as the persistence of racism.

Oral history.; Interview conducted on April 24, 2010 with Eric Dickey. Eric Eugene Dickey was born May 7, 1966, in Biloxi, Mississippi, where his grandparents and Head Start exerted positive influences in his early life. In elementary school band, Mr. Dickey began playing trumpet, and later expanded to piano and organ, becoming the professional musician he is today. In May of 1989, Mr. Dickey graduated from William Carey College, and then began working in Biloxi's Department of Community Development in the Planning Division. Several years later he was elected as councilman of Ward Two and has served in that capacity since then.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Discusses growing up on the coast during the civil rights movement, Dr. Gilbert Mason, Medgar Evers, and the experience of the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins. Describes community efforts to save Nichols High School.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Discusses growing up on the coast during the civil rights movement, Dr. Gilbert Mason, Medgar Evers, and the experience of the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins. Describes community efforts to save Nichols High School.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 with Bobby C. Hope in Biloxi, Mississippi. On the 50th anniversary of the Biloxi Beach Wade-In, Hope discusses his memories of growing up in Biloxi and participating in the Wade-Ins. He also mentions Dr. Gilbert Mason, who headed the Biloxi Wade-In movement.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 with Bobby C. Hope in Biloxi, Mississippi. On the 50th anniversary of the Biloxi Beach Wade-In, Hope discusses his memories of growing up in Biloxi and participating in the Wade-Ins. He also mentions Dr. Gilbert Mason, who headed the Biloxi Wade-In movement.

Oral history.; Interview conducted April 24, 2010 with Bobby C. Hope in Biloxi, Mississippi. On the 50th anniversary of the Biloxi Beach Wade-In, Hope discusses his memories of growing up in Biloxi and participating in the Wade-Ins. He also mentions Dr. Gilbert Mason, who headed the Biloxi Wade-In movement.

Oral history.; Transcript of interview conducted on April 24, 2010 with Clemon P. Jimerson, Sr. in Biloxi, Mississippi. Jimerson describes growing up in Biloxi, how he came to be involved with the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins, his personal relationship with Dr. Gilbert Mason, and his continuing involvement in the civil rights struggle as an educator. Note: The interview date (August 24, 2010) on the transcript is incorrect.

Oral history.; Transcript of interview conducted April 24, 2010 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Clemon Perry Jimerson Jr. was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and attended Biloxi High School from 1992-1996. His father, Clemon Perry Jimerson Sr., often told him about his experience at the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins. Jimerson describes his father's experiences participating in the Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins and general thoughts on civil rights activism.