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Guide to the African Americans Affected by the East Bay Hills Fire Oral History Collection
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Oral history cassette tapes

Physical Description: 10 cassette tapes

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically by interviewee.
Box 1

Oral history interview with Henry and Leilani Cotten 1993-07-31

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 46 (min): 58 (s) Side A
Physical Description: Run Time: 13 (min): 29 (s) Side B

Description

At the time of the fire, Henry and Leilani Cotten lived on Tunnel Road, Henry worked for an insurance company, and Leilani was co-owner of a pre-school. When the fire started, Leilani was home while Henry was away from home and heard of the fire on television.
Box 1

Oral history interview with James and Barbara Coleman 1993-09-23

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 14 (min): 05 (s) Side A
Physical Description: Run Time: 47 (min): 17 (s) Side B

Description

At the time of the fire, James and Barbara Coleman lived at the Parkwoods Apartments on Caldecott Lane, James worked for the San Mateo County Juvenile Hall, and Barbara was a mortgage banker. When the fire started, James and Barbara were both at home.
Box 1

Oral history interview with Ida and Percy Williams 1993-09-30

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 37 (min): 52 (s) Side A

Description

At the time of the fire, Ida and Percy Williams lived at the Parkwoods Apartments on Caldecott Lane, and both were retired. When the fire started, they were both in Reno on a trip.
Box 1

Oral history interview with Anna Bush-Hardin 1993-12-13

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 55 (min): 12 (s) Side A
Physical Description: Run Time: 07 (min): 48 (s) Side B

Description

At the time of the fire, Anna Bush-Hardin lived on Tunnel Road and owned a beauty salon. When the fire started, she was at home.
Box 1

Oral history interview with Chuck Johnson 1994-01-18

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 44 (min): 09 (s) Side A

Description

At the time of the fire, Chuck Johnson lived at the Parkwoods Apartments on Caldecott Lane and owned Soulbeat, a local cable television station. When the fire started, he was driving away from his home, but quickly returned.
Box 1

Oral history interview with George, Bonnie, and Angel Abrams 1994-02-08

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 94 (min): 53 (s) Side A
Physical Description: Run Time: 46 (min): 43 (s) Side B

Description

At the time of the fire, George, Bonnie, and Angel Abrams lived on Romany Road, George was a banker, Bonnie was an X-ray technician, and Angel was in grade school. When the fire started, Bonnie and Angel were driving home from church and George was at work.
Box 1

Oral history interview with Deanna Taylor 1994-03-05

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 45 (min): 34 (s) Side A
Physical Description: Run Time: 06 (min): 51 (s) Side B

Description

At the time of the fire, Deanna Taylor lived at the Parkwoods Apartments on Caldecott Lane and worked for PG&E. When the fire started, she was at home.
Box 1

Oral history interview with Warren Widener 1994-03-30

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 47 (min): 26 (s) Side A
Physical Description: Run Time: 27 (min): 56 (s) Side B

Description

At the time of the fire, Warren Widener lived on Ocean View and worked for a foundation. When the fire started, he was at church with his family.
Box 1

Oral history interview with Don Hopkins 1994-07-17

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 58 (min): 43 (s) Side A
Physical Description: Run Time: 11 (min): 15 (s) Side B

Description

At the time of the fire, Don Hopkins lived on Amito Drive and worked as District Administrator for Congressman Ronald Dellums. When the fire started, he was at home.
Box 1

Oral history interview with P. Lamont Ewell 1995-01-20

Physical Description: Cassette tape
Physical Description: Run Time: 36 (min): 43 (s) Side A

Description

At the time of the fire, P. Lamont Ewell was Fire Chief for the City of Oakland.
 

Oral history questions and transcripts

Physical Description: Three folders

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.
Box 1:1

Interview questions 1993

Box 1:2

Bound complete transcripts with East Bay Hills Fire bibliography 1993-1995

Box 1:3

Individual transcripts 1993-1994