Derrick Green (Oral History)

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Title

Derrick Green (Oral History)

Description

Sterlin M. Holt Sr. opened the DeLuxe Barbershop in 1946. This business was listed in The Negro Motorist Green Book from 1950-1952. Holt’s successor, Derrick Green, shares his memories of Mr. Holt, lessons he learned from his mentor, and stories passed down about the history of the shop, the Holt family, and Mr. Holt’s influence within the community.

Date

November 18, 2020

Interviewer

Lisa R. Withers

Interviewee

Derrick Green

Keyword(s):

Sterlin Holt, Sr; Sterlin Holt, Jr; Josie Holt; Ricky Alston; Virginia Alston; Derrick Green; DeLuxe barbershop; barbershops (general); barbers (profession); Durham; Hayti (community); Pearsontown (community); urban renewal; community history; intergenerational storytelling in communities

License

This item is under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License)