Content Description

This documentary explores the history of Pinevale High School, a segregated Black high school in Valdosta, Georgia, operational from 1957 to 1972. Utilizing interview footage and archival photography, the video delves into the personal stories and experiences of the alumni and the broader impact of segregation and forced integration on the community. The video includes personal interviews, exploring the social dynamics and the personal impact of segregation and integration on students and staff at Pinevale High School. Key moments are detailed through personal narratives, covering the inception of the school, its operational challenges, and the broader societal changes it faced leading up to its closure. Subjects (Names): Allen L. Baker, Belma Moore Owens, Deloris Banks, Donald "Butch" Williams, Erma Jenkins, Frank Baldwin, Gregory Homer, Harry Jenkins, Helen Miller Baker, Herman Godfrey, Marilyn Newberry, Mark Patrick George, Mary Williams Moye, Pearlie Bridges Spencer, Rosby "Bo" Newberry, Sandra Tooley, Truise Taylor Nash, Willie Houseal, Segregation; Education—History; African American schools; Valdosta (Ga.); Civil rights movements; Oral history.

Acquisition Type

Transfer

Provenance

Mark Patrick George via YouTube on 2024-04-22

Restrictions Apply

Yes