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Gaynell Brady uses genealogy and oral history to delve into the life of a Louisiana African American soldier, Cary Clifford. Born on a plantation, he returned from World War II a changed man.
During World War II, more than 2.5 million African American men registered for the draft, and African American women volunteered in large numbers. Many were motivated by the Double V Campaign message that was printed in The Philadelphia Courier. One Louisiana African American soldier saw it as a way to elevate his family and escape sharecropping work on the plantation.
In this presentation, Gaynell Brady, Owner/Educator of Our Mammy’s will use genealogy methods and oral history to delve deeply into the life of one Louisiana African American soldier. Cary Clifford was born on a plantation in Glynn, Louisiana. After fighting alongside thousands of enlisted men and officers in Europe, he returned home a changed man.
This is a hybrid event with both virtual and in-person access. Attend in person at Norman Mayer Library, or click the "Register" button to sign up for the Zoom meeting.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History/Preservation | Genealogy | Community |
TAGS: | City Archives & Special Collections | Adult |
Mon, Nov 27 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Nov 28 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Nov 29 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Nov 30 | 10:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Dec 01 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Dec 02 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Dec 03 | Closed |
Norman Mayer Library is named for New Orleans businessman and one of the original Tulane College of Commerce and Business guarantors, Norman Mayer. After his passing, his wife donated money to the New Orleans Public Library to have the Library opened. Doors opened in 1949, and the Library has been serving the Gentilly area since.