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Oral History Interview with John Roberts, December 15, 1987

Interview with Dr. John Roberts, former superintendent of Richardson Independent School District from Grand Prairie, Texas, who worked through the district's desegregation. Roberts discusses how he came to Richardson ISD, desegregating, closures and reorganization of the district, issues with becoming fully integrated, developing the Pacesetter program, and thoughts on its impact.

Date: December 15, 1987

Creator: Wilson, William & Roberts, John

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Catherine Bell, December 12, 1987

Interview with Catherine Bell, a public employee and community activist, about her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Interracial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. Bell discusses the early organization and social activities, her experiences in a segregated environment, the street paving of the African American section of Denton, urban renewal, desegregation of public places in Denton, her political activities, desegregation of schools, and the jobs progra… more

Date: December 12, 1987

Creator: Byrd, R. W. (Richard W.) & Bell, Catherine, approximately 1920-