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Collection Abstract

Videotaped interviews with four Armstrong alumni about their experiences as students at Armstrong and their later lives. Each interview, unedited, is recorded on a separate DVD. House in DVD Box 2

Date of Gift

2010

Start Date

2010

Keywords

Otis Samuel Johnson, Savannah, Alva Lines, Herbert Griffin, Walter J. Lowe, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Alumni

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History

Scope of Collection

Videotaped interviews with Armstrong alumni about their experiences as students at Armstrong and their later lives. Each interview, unedited, is recorded on a separate DVD:

  1. Otis Samuel Johnson. Currently Mayor of Savannah. Integrated Armstrong and first African American graduate, in 1964. Interviewed by Gail Rountree (AASU Development officer) and Bruce Habersham (AASU Media Manager) at Savannah’s City Hall. 38 minutes.
  2. Alva B. Lines. Member of Armstrong’s first class (1935-1937), includes discussion of choosing school colors, the term ‘Geechee and Mr. Lines’ experience as Inkwell and ‘Geechee editor. 60 minutes (2 DVDs)
  3. Herbert Griffin. Started Armstrong in 1938. Sings fight song (31 minutes.) 42 minutes.
  4. Walter J. Lowe. Student from 1939 to June 1941. Came to Armstrong on an athletic scholarship. Lowe played basketball and football, discusses Coach Ivey M. “Chick” Shriver, Jr. 30 minutes. (2 DVDs)
  5. Cliff McCurry and Mary Burnett (1 DVD)
  6. Camille Busso and Dr. Irving Victor (1 DVD)
  7. Presentation and conferral of Honorary Doctor of Letters on Alva B. Lines (1 DVD)

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Alumni Interviews for Armstrong’s 75th Anniversary

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