Abe Thurman Oral History Interview, October 25, 2002
(Oral History #OH0216)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Abe Thurman Oral History Interview |
| Creators: |
Albright, Alex
Dembo, Jonathan, 1948- Thurman, Abe |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | The U. S. Navy B-1 Band was the first all-African American band in the U. S. Navy during World War II. See also U.S. Navy B-1 Band Group Interviews OH #213.1-213.4; Interview with John Gilmer, OH #214; and Interview with Simeon O. Holloway, OH #215. |
| Extent: | 0.0050 Cubic feet, 1 audiocassette, 1.5 hours, no transcription. |
Administrative Information
General note
1942-1945
Access Restrictions
Restrictions pending
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Preferred Citation
Abe Thurman Oral History Interview (#OH0216), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Processing Information
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Encoded by Nanette Hardison, October 27, 2008
Biographical / Historical Note
Member, U. S. Navy B-1 Band. Played trumpet, flute and piccolo.
The U.S. Navy B-1 Band was the first all-African-American band in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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