Eldon Ray James Oral History (Born Digital)
Oral History of Eldon Ray James (September 2023), retired librarian, ALA member, and formerly incarcerated person, recorded on September 12, 19, and 23, 2023, containing video and audio recordings, and transcripts. Recordings include information on James' childhood, military service, universities attended, employment, incarceration, becoming a librarian, work with Dr. Loriene Roy and ALA, the "Prisoners Right to Read," the Freedom to Read Honor Roll, reflections on his life, the library profession, and library services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. Interview conducted by Deb Sica, Alameda County Library, questions developed by Deb Sica and Erin Berman, Alameda County Library.