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Oral History Interview with Gloria Denmon, May 12, 1988

Interview with Gloria Denmon, a community activist, about her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Interracial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. Denmon discusses life in a segregated society, her decision to join the Fellowship, early meetings, voter registration drives, street paving in the African American section of Denton, social activities of the Fellowship, the desegregation of public schools, the tutoring program, and the activities of African Americ… more

Date: May 12, 1988

Creator: Lohr, Mary & Denmon, Gloria, 1941-

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

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Oral History Interview with Pat Cheek, April 12, 1988

Interview with schoolteacher and community activist Pat Cheek from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Cheek recollects her involvement as a member of the Denton Christian Women's Inter-Racial Fellowship in the 1960's and 1970's, as well as her memories of segregation, particularly in Denton. Cheek discusses her personal views and experiences when it comes to segregation, the street paving of the African American section in Denton, her decision to join the Fellowship, the group's activities, the i… more

Date: April 12, 1988

Creator: Byrd, Richard & Cheek, Pat