The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Carver Gayton

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The HistoryMakers Video Oral History with Carver Gayton

6/4/2008; 10/09/2017

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/A2008.080

Corporate executive, academic administrator, and museum chief executive Carver Gayton (1938 - ) became the first black F.B.I. agent from the State of Washington. Gayton also became the first full-time black coach for the University of Washington in 1968. When appointed as Director of Affirmative Action programs, he established the first affirmative action program by an institution of higher learning in the state. Gayton was interviewed by The HistoryMakers on 6/4/2008 and 10/09/2017, in Seattle, Washington. This collection is comprised of the video footage of the interview.

Total Sessions: 2; Total Tapes: 8; Total Run Time: 03h 58m 07s

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Gayton, Carver

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Academic administrator, corporate executive, and museum chief executive, Carver Clark Gayton was born on October 18, 1938 in the Madrona District of Seattle, Washington to John Jacob and Virginia Clark Gayton. Born to a rich heritage, Gayton was raised in a family of ten and attended Madrona Grade School and Meany Junior High School as a youth. Afterwards, he attended Seattle's Garfield High School where he excelled academically and athletically. He was a member of the school's football team and...