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Oral history interview with Claudette Burroughs-White by Cheryl Junk

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@ University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Burroughs-White, Claudette Graves

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In this transcript of a February 25, 1991, oral history interview conducted by Cheryl Junk with Claudette Burroughs-White, Burroughs-White primarily discusses her experiences as one of the first African-Americans to attend Woman's College, including her decision to apply as part of a class project to integrate North Carolina colleges, experience as a day student, and acceptance and inclusion by students and faculty. She briefly discusses her participation in the Woolworth sit-ins, traditions at the Woman's College, choice of career in children's services, and awards she's received.
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Interviews
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Junk, Cheryl
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Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives, UNCG University LibrariesIN COPYRIGHT. This item is subject to copyright. Contact the contributing institution for permission to reuse.
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