Tyson, Vanessa interview by Sorenson, Jocelyn, Spring 2018

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7, Item: 3

Identifier: 1.2

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The CGU History 304/Introduction to Oral History Methodology course trains graduate students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting oral histories. For Spring 2018, the theme for the course was “Women of Color in Southern California.” Students interviewed women of color from a wide range of backgrounds, including academics, students, and professionals.

All abstracts were written by the interviewer.

Dates

Creation: Spring 2018

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Vanessa Tyson is currently a tenured Assistant Professor at Scripps College in Claremont, California in the Political Science department. As a Black Feminist scholar, she has focused much of her research on issues of race and ethnicity in policy and political processes. Vanessa published her first book "Twists of Fate: Multiracial Coalitions and Minority Representation in the US House of Representatives" in 2016. She was raised in Whittier, California, and has had an interest in politics since she can remember. She holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Princeton University, and a master’s and doctoral degree from the University of Chicago in political science. She loves food, hiking, her mom, and the highlight of her week is hanging out with her dog, Gracie.

Note

Materials relating to Sorenson's interview of Vanessa Tyson, which was conducted as part of the History 304 "Women of Color in Southern California" oral history project. Included are a transcript of the interview, photograph of the interviewee, and associated permission forms.