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Title
Carl Deiz Oral History Interview (2 of 2)
Description
Deiz discusses the Southeast Portland neighborhood he grew up in, the activities he was involved in as a kid, especially being a boy scout. He explains the personalities and lives of his parents. Deiz discussed his feelings about the Tuskegee program, how is brother was involved in the Tuskegee Airmen, the training process, how popular culture has portrayed the Tuskegee Airmen. He shares his memories on the Vanport Flood and what he lost in the flood. He explains how he met his wife, how she became a judge, what challenges if any she faced, and how he felt about her becoming a judge. Deiz concludes the interview by discussing his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement in Portland and the place St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church has had in his life.
Carl Deiz (1920-2014) was a member of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church beginning in 1921. Raised in Northeast Portland, Carl graduated from Franklin High School and soon after worked on the railroad as a waiter. In 1942 he was drafted and became a supply officer at Tuskegee. He was discharge in 1945 and returned to Portland where he studied Business Administration at the University of Portland on the G.I. Bill. He eventually worked for the Forest Service and Bonneville Power Administration. In 1949 he married Mercedes Deiz, who became the first African American female judge in Oregon.
Carl Deiz (1920-2014) was a member of St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church beginning in 1921. Raised in Northeast Portland, Carl graduated from Franklin High School and soon after worked on the railroad as a waiter. In 1942 he was drafted and became a supply officer at Tuskegee. He was discharge in 1945 and returned to Portland where he studied Business Administration at the University of Portland on the G.I. Bill. He eventually worked for the Forest Service and Bonneville Power Administration. In 1949 he married Mercedes Deiz, who became the first African American female judge in Oregon.
Creator
Carl Deiz
Source
Oregon Multicultural Archives Oral History Collection
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
May 30, 2012
Contributor
Chris Petersen
Format
Born Digital
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
OH18-deiz-carl-20120530
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Chris Petersen
Interviewee
Carl Deiz
Location
St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church, Portland, Oregon
Original Format
Born Digital
Duration
1:27:06
OHMS Object
Interview Format
audio