Carl Deiz - Oral History Interview

Title: Carl Deiz - Oral History Interview
LC Subject: African Americans
Interviewee: Deiz, Carl
Interviewer: Petersen, Chris
Description: Deiz discusses the Southeast Portland neighborhood he grew up in, the activities he was involved in as a kid, especially being a boy scout. He explains the personalities and lives of his parents. Deiz discussed his feelings about the Tuskegee program, how is brother was involved in the Tuskegee Airmen, the training process, how popular culture has portrayed the Tuskegee Airmen. He shares his memories on the Vanport Flood and what he lost in the flood. He explains how he met his wife, how she became a judge, what challenges if any she faced, and how he felt about her becoming a judge. Deiz concludes the interview by discussing his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement in Portland and the place St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church has had in his life. Audio File via MediaSpace: http://media.oregonstate.edu/index.php/show/?id=0_55c2a3jm
Work Type: oral histories (literary works) transcripts
Date: 2012-05-30
Identifier: Carl-Deiz-oral-history-interview-2012-05-30
Rights: In Copyright
Rights Holder: Oregon Multicultural Archives, OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Local Collection Name: Oregon Multicultural Archives Oral History Collection (OH 18)
Type: Text
Format: application/pdf
Set: Oregon Multicultural Archives OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Institution: Oregon State University
Modified: 2012-11-21
Submission Date: 2012-11-21