Summary:
Mr. Pickett, a retired assistant Boy Scout executive and board member of Senior House, talks about his family, growing up in an integrated neighborhood in the early 20th century in Louisville, his work with the Boy Scouts of America and his work for the elderly citizens of Louisville. The final interview provides information on his parents’ families and the educational and professional achievements of several family members.
Topic(s):
African Americans--Kentucky--Louisville, African Americans--Education, Boy Scouts of America, Elderly poor, Floods--Ohio River, Floods--Kentucky--Louisville, National Council of Senior Citizens, Senior House, Senior centers, Scouting (Youth activity), Urban elderly, World War, 1914-1918--War work--Boy Scouts, Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941, Steward, William, 1847-1935