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Oral History Interview with James F. White, November 10, 1977

Interview with Dr. James F. White, minister at the Perkins School of Theology and leader of the Citizens Organization for a Sound Trinity (COST) group, which was in opposition to the Trinity Barge Canal construction project. White provides details about newspaper coverage of the issue, the group's involvement in politics, and his views of other political issues.

Date: November 10, 1977

Creator: Smallwood, J. B. & White, James F.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

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Oral History Interview with Judge L. A. Bedford, Jr., March 28, 1977

Interview with Judge L. A. Bedford, Jr. an associate judge and attorney from Dallas, Texas. Bedford discusses his experiences working on desegregation cases with the NAACP from 1955 to 1961, including: his education; his entry into civil law; his initial involvement with the NAACP; other notable attorneys; his thoughts on Thurgood Marshall; Bell v. Rippy; Borders v. Rippey; problems with the district courts and work with the 5th Circuit Court; threats against black attorneys and retaliation; "N… more

Date: March 28, 1977

Creator: Bodnar, John & Bedford, L. A., Jr.