Florida Civil Rights Oral History Project

Interviewee

Leo Wotitzky

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Interviewer

Walker, David Seth; University of South Florida--Libraries--Oral History Program; University of South Florida. Library

Publication Date

3-8-2001

Date

2001

Abstract

Leo Wotitzky, attorney and former member of the Florida House of Representatives (1938-1950), discusses his political career and his role in school desegregation, particularly the Virgil Hawkins case to integrate the University of Florida law school. While in the House, Wotitzky was chairman of the House Education Committee.

Keywords

Civil rights, Cases, Florida, Civil rights workers, Interviews, College integration, Politics and government

Subject: geographic

Florida

Holding Location

University of South Florida

Language

English

Media Type

Oral histories; Online audio; Interviews

Format

audio/mp3

Identifier

F55-00019

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