Interview with Harry L. Sims, November 13, 2019Collection: Athens Oral History Project |
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Description
Harry Sims grew up in Athens, Georgia and received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. He taught at David C. Barrow Elementary before retiring and served as Athens City Commissioner before running for mayor. In this interview, Sims discusses his experience of school segregation and being a black man in Athens, Ga. He also shares his take on the unification of the government and how he got involved in politics.
Date
2019-11-13
Identifier
RBRL361AOHP-028
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Duration
79 minutes
Citation
Harry L. Sims and Knowa Johnson, “Interview with Harry L. Sims, November 13, 2019,” UGA Special Collections Libraries Oral Histories, accessed December 22, 2024, https://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/RBRL361AOHP/RBRL361AOHP-028.