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Allen Stiles, 2011

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Stiles, Allen
Madjlesi, Ace
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Neighborhood Histories, Civil rights, Memphis Pink Palace Museum, Oral history, Interviews, Memphis (Tenn.)
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20110629_Allen_Stiles
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Crossroads to Freedom Oral History Collection
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This is an interview with Allen Stiles. Mr. Stiles talks about his parents, his childhood in Memphis, his careers and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, especially the sit-ins. Particularly, he recounts his first time participating in an integration in Pink Palace Museum in addition to his air-force experiences after that. Eventually, he expresses his opinions upon what changes have taken place in Memphis from the rise of Civil Rights Movement to present, and his advice to young Memphians also. Interviewee: Allen Stiles Interviewer: Ace Madjlesi Date: June 29, 2011