Lydia Williams, Oral History Interview, July 24, 2025
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Recording, oral
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en_US
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Abstract
Lydia Williams discusses her lifelong connection to River Hill Missionary Baptist Church, sharing memories of faith, family, community traditions, and the church’s role in shaping her values. She reflects on growing up during school integration, her activism, and her career in social services and advocacy. Williams emphasizes the importance of preserving African American history, protecting the church’s legacy, and passing community stories to future generations.
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1 audio file (MP3) and 1 transcript PDF/A.
Citation
River Hill Missionary Baptist Church. (2025, July 24). Lydia Williams, oral history interview, July 24, 2025. (B. Hamer, Interviewer) [Oral history interview]. CA-015-003: Oral Histories, CA-015 River Hill Baptist Church Collection, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections.
Publisher
Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, 2026.