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| Repository: | The HistoryMakers | |
| 1900 S. Michigan Avenue | ||
| Chicago, Illinois 60616 | ||
| (312) 674-1900 | ||
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| Interviewer: | Jodi Merriday | |
| Videographer: | Scott Stearns | |
| Title: | Video Oral History Interview with Michael A. Battle | |
| Dates: | March 22, 2004 | |
| Abstract: | (ABSTRACT) | |
| Quantity: | 4 Betacam SP videocassettes, 1 half-Hollinger box containing (NUMBER) folders of accompanying materials. | |
| Identification: | A2004.032 | |
| Language: | The interviews and records are in English | |
Dr. Michael A. Battle, the seventh president of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), was born on July 28, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his B.A. degree from Trinity College, his masters of divinity degree from Duke University and his doctor of ministry from Howard University. Battle's other academic achievements include certifications from the Institute of Educational Management at Harvard University, the Executive Leadership Institute of Hampton University, and American Association of State Colleges and Universities' Millennium Leadership.
Before assuming the presidency of ITC, Battle served as vice president of student affairs at Chicago State University. From 1996 to 1998, Battle served as associate vice president of student affairs at Virginia State University, where, under his leadership, the institution's successful planning and assessment was widely acknowledged. From 1976 to 1996, Battle served as dean of the University Chapel at Hampton University, pastor to the Hampton University Memorial Church and executive secretary and treasurer of the Hampton University Ministers' Conference, the nation's largest interdenominational conference among African American clergy. His active participation in the conference helped increase the number of members and helped to raise significant amounts of money for construction of the university's convocation center. Battle also taught philosophy and religion, and served for twenty years as a Chaplain in the United States Army Reserve.
His other notable achievements include serving as vice president of the American Committee on Africa from 1994 to 1998, as well as participating as an election observer for the first free election in South Africa. Battle has also received numerous awards and honors including, the Leadership Award from the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals; the Martin Luther King Memorial Speakers Award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; the Echoes of Excellence Award for Community Service; and the National Conference of Christians and Jews Humanitarian Award. Battle has also authored numerous books and publications on topics related to ecumenism and the Black church, including Hampton and Black Ecumenism and The African American Church at Work.
Battle is married to the former Linda Ann McClure, and is the father of three children: Michael Jr., Lisa Angela and Martin Luther. Michael is a graduate of Malcolm X College in Chicago, Lisa is a graduate of Elizabeth City State University and Central Michigan State University and is also a captain in the U.S. Army; and Martin is completing his undergraduate work in religious studies at Hampton University.
Biographical Note by The HistoryMakers®
This life oral history interview with Michael A. Battle was conducted by Jodi Merriday on 2004-03-22 in Interdenominational Theological Center; Atlanta, Georgia and is recorded on 4 30-minute Betacam SP videocassettes. Access copies exist on Betacam SP, VHS, DVD and MPEG-1. The interview contains information on (COMPLETE ONE SENTENCE DESCRIPTION OF INTERVIEW). Accompanying materials in the collection include Michael A. Battle's correspondence with The HistoryMakers® related to the interview; a copy of the signed release form and the production report; the biographical information used by the interviewer to prepare for the interview (DETAILS); paper copies of the interview transcripts, 3 1/2" floppy disks with electronic copies of the transcripts; selected quotes for video clips; photocopies of photographs captured on video; XML files with metadata created in editing and cataloguing the interview for The HistoryMakers Digital Video Library; and paper copies of these XML files.
Access to paper records is restricted. Other restrictions may be applied on a case-by-case basis.
All use of materials must be pre-approved by The HistoryMakers® and appropriate credit must be given. All use credits must be pre-approved by The HistoryMakers®. Copyright is held by The HistoryMakers®.
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| Battle, Michael A., 1950- | ||
| Merriday, Jodi | ||
| Stearns, Scott | ||
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| Video oral history interview | ||
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| The HistoryMakers® Video Oral History Interview with Michael A. Battle | ||
Accompanying materials: Accompanying materials are filed in (NUMBER) folders in a half-Hollinger box and shelved at The HistoryMakers® Archives and Collection Library by accession number, separately from the videos.
Betacam, VHS, DVD and MPEG-1 access copies are held for in-house use at The HistoryMakers®; Betacam SP, VHS and DVD playback hardware is provided for in-house viewing of the access copies; MPEG-1 copies are searchable and viewable via a digital video database.
The HistoryMakers® Video Oral History Interview with Michael A. Battle, March 22, 2004. The HistoryMakers® African American Video Oral History Collection, 1900 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois.