John Albert Pritchett Oral History Interview, September 15, 1982; September 27, 1982; October 4, 1982; October 11, 1982; November 1, 1982

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John Albert Pritchett Oral History Interview, September 15, 1982; September 27, 1982; October 4, 1982; October 11, 1982; November 1, 1982

September 15, 1982; September 27, 1982; October 4, 1982; October 11, 1982; November 1, 1982

http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/OH0075/

In these interviews Mr. Pritchett reflects upon his entire career with particular attention to his years on the State Board of Education. He examines the background and structure of the board, teacher education and certification, the state kindergarten system, compulsary school attendance, the birth and development of the community college system, school consolidation, the Brown vs. Board decision, the Pearsall Plan, the establishment of the public school insurance fund, and other aspects of educational developments in N.C.

0.035 Cubic Feet; 7 audiocassettes, 8.25 hours, 151 pages

East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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