Dunn Smith, Mary M., 1940-. Oral history interview with Mary Dunn Smith, 2006 April 07. - View Resource (original) (raw)

Resource Type

ArchivalResource

Display Entry

Dunn Smith, Mary M., 1940-. Oral history interview with Mary Dunn Smith, 2006 April 07.

Title

Oral history interview with Mary Dunn Smith, 2006 April 07.

Abstract

Interview with Mary Margaret Dunn Smith, an African-American alumna of North Texas State College, concerning her memories of childhood and early adulthood in Irving and Dallas, Texas; experience of attending all-black schools, including Booker T. Washington Technical High School; decision to enroll at North Texas State College in 1957; adjustments required for attending school in integrated setting; experience of boarding with African-American families in the "Shack Town" neighborhood of Denton; graduation from North Texas with B.A. in 1961 and M.Ed. in 1967; career with Dallas Independent School District.

Extent

23 leaves ; 29 cm.