Oral history interview with Antonio Zamora, 2007 Oct. 16
Title |
Oral history interview with Antonio Zamora, 2007 Oct. 16 |
Interviewee |
Zamora, Antonio |
Interviewer |
Markee, Katherine |
Purdue Identification Number |
MSO1i200708021 |
Date Recorded |
October 16, 2007 |
Abstract |
Antonia Zamora is Director Emeritus of the Black Cultural Center, 1973-1995. He recounts the challenges, opportunities, mission and goals of the BCC. He discusses the wide ranging and diverse programming sponsored by the BCC, including outreach and the library with its strong collection in African-American poetry, fiction and the social sciences. Among his many honors and awards are the Sagamore of the Wabash and the establishment of the Antonio Zamora Endowment Fund to promote leadership at BCC. He continues being active in the community as an accomplished jazz saxophonist and ensemble leader. Quote: The establishment of a Black Cultural Center in a university community is an asset. |
Subjects |
Zamora, Antonio--Interviews Purdue University. Black Cultural Center Purdue University--Administration Musicians |
Genre (AAT) |
interviews oral history (document genres) video recordings |
Media Type |
video |
Original Format |
video/DVD |
Duration |
56 min. |
Collection |
Purdue University Oral History Program Collection |
Repository |
Purdue University Libraries, Karnes Archives and Special Collections |
Rights Statement |
Copyright Purdue University. All rights reserved. |
AVsource |
http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/oralhistory/POH0708021(Zamora).flv |
URI |
ark:/34231/c6wd3zmg |
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