Civil Rights Oral History Project
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Oral history interview with Ben Wilson by Kathy Carter
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In this transcript of a May 17, 1989, oral history interview conducted by Kathy Carter with Ben Wilson, Wilson primarily describes his participation with the Inter-Faculty Forum and their role and activities in the local civil rights movement. He discusses the general role of college faculty in Greensboro during the 1960s, planning interracial conferences during segregation, and how interactions with blacks helped break down barriers. He briefly recalls teaching the first black student at UNC.
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Oral history interview with Ralph Wooden by William Link
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This transcript of a February 10, 1989, oral history interview conducted by William Link with Ralph Wooden, Wooden describes his experiences as an African-American in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He also recalls the political struggles of blacks in Greensboro and his opinion of their status in the late 1980s. He recounts tales of the NC A&T spirit, and generally describes the contributions of Greensboro citizens to the civil rights movement.
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Oral history interview with Rosemary Roberts Yardley by Kathleen Hoke
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In this transcript of a May 25, 1990, oral history interview conducted by Kathleen Hoke with Rosemary Roberts Yardley, Ms. Yardley primarily discusses Greensboro school integration in 1971, including her son's experiences at a formerly black Hampton School, busing, and work with Joanne Bluethenthal's committee to support the process. She also briefly discusses her work as a journalist, including her interview with Howard Fuller about the Malcolm X Liberation University.
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Oral history interview with Edward Zane by William Link
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In this transcript of a February 13, 1987, oral history interview conducted by Eugene Pfaff with Alvin Thomas, Zane recalls the environment for blacks in Greensboro and the results of desegregation of schools and facilities. He discusses the formation of the Human Relations Commission, the meetings he had with student leaders, and his role in desegregating theatres and restaurants.
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