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Oral History Interview with Louis Belk, April 22, 2003

Description: Interview with Louis Belk, a B-17 Waist Gunner who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps (Air Force) in World War II from San Antonio, Texas. Belk describes his time training in Texas and experiences serving in England. He also talks about what it was like returning home to the United States from the war.
Date: December 19, 2004
Creator: Heath, Amanda & Belk, Louis
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Partner: Lee College
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Oral History Interview with Pearlene Martin on June 9, 2016.

Description: Pearlene Martin was raised around Texas and obtained her Masters degree at West Texas State College. She began teaching in Plainview Texas in the 1950s and then moved to Amarillo with her husband. She taught in segregated and integrated schools. In 1980 she became the first women president of the Amarillo NAACP. Since retiring, he has continued her involvement in the community. Some of Martin’s accolades include receiving the 1977 Edward Henderson Award, one of YMCA’s highest awards; the 1992 S… more
Date: June 9, 2016
Duration: 26 minutes 17 seconds
Creator: Wisely, Karen & Martin, Pearlene
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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