DR-M009.1-DR-M009.5 Law and Order
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Dublin Core
Title
DR-M009.1-DR-M009.5 Law and Order
Subject
Gainsboro; Lucy Addison High School; Victory Stadium; Henry Street; Jefferson Street; Harrison Museum of African-American Culture; Officer Taylor; Officer Perry; Officer Gator; Officer Fields; Officer Stovall; Officer Carl Ottey; Officer Paul Adams; Officer Snake Robinson; David Ramey.
Description
This story centers around law enforcement and police officers in Roanoke. The author tells a specific story about being told to leave "Elmwood Park" and not returning until 2009 because of a police officer enforcing the park as segregated. The author also talks about the Black police officers who "controled our communiety".
Creator
David A. Ramey
Publisher
Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
N.D.
Contributor
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Rights
Copyright Status: Copyright is held by David A. Ramey, LLC. Conditions Governing Publication and Other Uses: All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted in writing to David A. Ramey, LLC. Contact repository manager for further information.
Identifier
DR-M009
Collection
Citation
David A. Ramey, “DR-M009.1-DR-M009.5 Law and Order,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed August 14, 2026, https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/DR-M009.