Rosalie Walker White oral history, 2002 March 9-12
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Scope and Contents
Oral histories were conducted by archives staff and by student interviewers. Most oral histories in this series include a transcript and an audio recording on cassette. Some files may contain related information about the subject.
Dates
- Creation: 2002 March 9-12
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for use. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.87 Cubic Feet (17 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
Rosalie Walker White began studying flute at Douglass High School with John Bohl and W. Llewellyn Wilson. During World War II, she joined the previously all-male Municipal Band directed by Edward Pettyman. White also played in the Colored Park Band led by Charles Harris. She was active as a musician until her final illness, performing with instrumental groups at Sharon Baptist, Union Baptist, Christ Methodist, and Trinity Baptist churches and with the Social Security Band. Interview with Melody Abedinejad conducted in two segments.
Physical Description
Loud buzzing present on source media in part 2 of interview, 13:00-17:00.
Subject
- White, Rosalie Walker, 1921- (Interviewee, Person)
- Abedinejad, Melody (Interviewer, Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Peabody Archives Repository
Peabody Institute
1 E. Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore MD 21202 USA
peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu