The Sound Recordings date from 1970 to 1974 and consist of six cassettes. Included are a conversation with his mother, poet Anne Spencer; recordings with Al Dunmore, Alexander Jefferson, Ray Spann, Wardell Polk, and Chauncey Spencer concerning the condition of blacks in the armed forces; recording of actor-singer Clarence Muse; and a recitation (by Frank Silvera) of works of black poets.
1 audiocassettes (Audiocassettes)
(Duration: 00:12:47)
Visual Materials includes both photographs, videocassettes, and video recordings. The photographs consist of personal and family portraits and photographs reflecting his interest in aviation and his career in the military. The videotapes consist of interview with Spencer, the 50th anniversary reunion of his high school class in Virginia, and the ceremony when his mother's home was designated a historic landmark in 1976.
(Content consists of: Chauncey Spencer in his home describing hung photographs and relating the images to the events in his life, particularly African American airmen, a portion of his funeral service, interlude without commentary of Spencer photographs, and discussion of "The 99th Pursuit Squadron.")