Harris, William A.
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Colonel William A. Harris, 1976 June 23
File
Identifier: OH 8125
Abstract
Colonel William A. “Box” Harris (1918-1985) was a soldier, high-ranking police officer, and member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Harris was the first Black man to become a parole officer and Marshall for the state of Maryland. In this oral history interview, Harris details his time with the Baltimore Police Department and National Guard, including his involvement with the Cambridge and Baltimore riots of the 1960s. Harris addresses charges of...
Dates:
1976 June 23