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Oral History Interview with Grover Martin, June 9, 2016

Description: Grover Martin was born and raised in Prairie View and went to Prairie View A&M for his BA and MA. He moved to Amarillo to work in the local air force base and continued on in another federal government job until the early 1990s. He was part of the Amarillo NAACP and experienced all black education institutions.
Date: June 9, 2016
Duration: 16 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Wisely, Karen; Zapata, Joel & Martin, Grover
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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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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