Derek Mathis Oral History Interview

African American, Venice

“Derek Mathis Oral History Interview,” Madison Historical, accessed March 12, 2025, https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/items/show/518.

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In this interview, Derek Mathis describes his youth in Venice, Illinois, including his experiences with racism in the era of desegregation. He also discusses changes to Venice and the town of Madison in his adulthood.

Madison County Oral Histories

• African American
• Venice

October 26, 2016

• Venice

English

• Oral History

• mp3
• pdf

• 0:49:23

Avent, Konjit

Mathis, Derek

Fire Station and City Hall, Venice, Illinois

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• Venice, Illinois
• 1960s - 2010s

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