Reminiscences of Eva Beatrice Dykes : oral history, 1977.

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Reminiscences of Eva Beatrice Dykes : oral history, 1977.

Family background, childhood experiences in Washington, D.C.; education Howard University, 1911-1915, AB Radcliffe 1916, first black woman to receive PhD at Radcliffe, 1921; teacher Walden University, 1917, Howard University, 1929-44, Oakwood College, 1944-68; religious and musical activities, publications, memberships in scholarly societies, honors and awards; opinions on racism, sex discrimination, marriage, death.

Transcript: 19 leaves.

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