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The HistoryMakers video oral history with The Honorable Clarence Williamson.

Title
The HistoryMakers video oral history with The Honorable Clarence Williamson.
Publication
Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Williamson, Clarence Bernard, 1930-
  • Hodge, Adele
  • Haynes, Frank
  • HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
Description
1 online resource (3 video files (1 hr., 14 min., 51 sec.)) : sound, color.
Summary
Politician Clarence Bernard Williamson was born on June 1, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Williamson graduated from St. Elizabeth High School and enrolled at Roosevelt University. Williamson dabbled in local politics, serving as a precinct captain for Alderman Robert Miller's 6th Ward. In 1966, Williamson found employment as an underwriter for New York Life Insurance. After a few years, Williamson returned to college, earning an advanced degree in corrections while working for the Cook County Department of Probation. In 1980, Williamson was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives, filling a vacancy left by Eugene Barnes after his appointment to the Chicago Transit Authority. Williamson decided to run for another term, but was defeated. Williamson continued to work in the insurance field, acting as President of Vital Associates Incorporated, an insurance firm. Williamson was a member of several organizations, including Operation PUSH, the American Correctional Association and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alternative Title
  • History Makers video oral history with The Honorable Clarence Williamson
  • The Honorable Clarence Williamson
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Internet videos.
  • Interviews.
  • Nonfiction films.
  • Oral histories.
Credits (note)
  • Videographer, Frank Haynes.
OCLC
1003150037
Title
The HistoryMakers video oral history with The Honorable Clarence Williamson.
Publisher
Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]
Country of Producing Entity
United States naf
Playing Time
011451
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
video file
Performer
Adele Hodge, interviewer.
Credits
Videographer, Frank Haynes.
Event
Recorded Chicago, Illinois 2000 August 9.
Source of description
Vendor-supplied metadata.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card and onsite at NYPL
Indexed Term
State Representative.
Added Author
Williamson, Clarence Bernard, 1930- interviewee.
Hodge, Adele, interviewer.
Haynes, Frank, director of photography.
HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
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