Affirmative action programs. -- United States -- History

Scope and Contents Sound recording digitized from an audiocassette of interview with Wade Mitchell by Hugh L. Gordon. Mitchell discusses his career with The Trust Company of Georgia from 1962 to 1993, particularly the years following 1968. This was when Mr. Mitchell was the head of the personnel department and helped to implement affirmative action policies and training in the organization. He also served as the Region IV Vice President for the National Association of Business circa 1976 to 1977. WAV and MP3...

Scope and Contents Sound recording on audiocassette of interview with Wade Mitchell by Hugh L. Gordon. Mitchell discusses his career with The Trust Company of Georgia from 1962 to 1993, particularly the years following 1968. This was when Mr. Mitchell was the head of the personnel department and helped to implement affirmative action policies and training in the organization. He also served as the Region IV Vice President for the National Association of Business circa 1976 to 1977. 61 min. There are numerous...

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Sound recording of a telephone interview digitized from audiocassette with William Layburn and Hugh L. Gordon. Layburn, who worked in the Personnel Department for Western Electric in Atlanta in the 1960s, discusses his efforts to develop employment opportunities for African Americans within the company and for other organizations. He served as the representative for Western Electric on the Merit Employment Association and served as its third chair. WAV and MP3 formats. 32 min.

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Sound recording of a telephone interview on audiocassette with William Layburn and Hugh L. Gordon. Layburn, who worked in the Personnel Department for Western Electric in Atlanta in the 1960s, discusses his efforts to develop employment opportunities for African Americans within the company and for other organizations. He served as the representative for Western Electric on the Merit Employment Association and served as its third chair. 32 min.