Crisp Thomas, Constance (Oral History Interview)

Oral History

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Lorain Historical Society

Name/Title

Crisp Thomas, Constance (Oral History Interview)

Entry/Object ID

2026.4.1

Scope and Content

Crisp Thomas, Constance (Oral History Interview)

Context

During this oral history interview, Connie Crisp Thomas recounted her early life in Lorain, Ohio, including her family's move here and her involvement in the Girl Scouts. She discussed her education at Central State University and the cultural shifts she experienced. Thomas also highlighted her community contributions, her role in the church and her involvement in local organizations, and spoke about her family, including her an uncle Willie Crisp who may have been the first Black postman in Lorain.

Collection

Lorain Black History Archives

Acquisition

Accession

2026.4