The Black History Preservation Project

Yvonne Wood - Video Interview


Description

Mrs. Wood tells about her experiences growing up in Syracuse, then going on to college and her career in social services and experiences as a Social Activist. "Don't Wear Red Shoes" - Yvonne moved to Syracuse with her parents, Frank and Peggy Wood, in 1950. Family members were activists from "the beginning of the urban renewal crisis."

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Title

Yvonne Wood - Video Interview

Names/Roles
 
Date

2011-06-10

Object Type

Interview

Subject

Interviews

Syracuse (N.Y.)

Political activists

Urban renewal

Keywords

Yvonne Wood

Dunbar Center

Syracuse

Autobiography

Social activism

Language

English

Object ID

68099

Collection

Black History Preservation Project