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Document Type
Oral History
Abstract
In this recording, Elverna McCants Abston is interviewed by Amber Smith-Fillingim of the University of South Alabama. She attended the university during the early 1970s and earned her bachelor’s during her time there. She studied History, English, and African American studies and was also involved in her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Ms. Abston recounts more about her time at South, where she resided in the dorms and describes the excitement of moving in, as well as past times with her friends. She speaks about the history department and its impact as well. Notable guests and students at the university were briefly described. The interview ends with Ms. Abston speaking about her husband, who taught at the university until his retirement, her current life, and former peers during her time there.
Publication Date
7-18-2024
Recommended Citation
Abston, Elverna McCants and Smith-Fillingim, Amber, "AHS 030 Elverna McCants Abston 7-18-2024" (2024). Alpha Hall Survey (AHS). 23.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/oral_hist-alpha-hall/23