Oral history interview with Cicero H. Bruton, 1990 September 15 and 18.

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Oral history interview with Cicero H. Bruton, 1990 September 15 and 18.

Interview with Cicero Bruton concerning his experiences as a resident of Hamilton Park, Texas from 1956 to 1990. Bruton discusses his early life, segregated education, his employment with Texas and Pacific Railroad, Universal Freight, children, African-American housing in Dallas, his decision to buy a home in Hamilton Park, home improvements, college at Prairie View, shopping, church activities, social activities, Civic League, the "Buy Out," Hamilton Park School and sports activities, and the desegregation of Hamilton Park School.

78 leaves ; 29 cm.

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University of North Texas. Oral History Collection.

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Texas Community History Oral History Project.

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Wilson, William H. (William Henry), 1935-

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Bruton, Cicero H., 1924-

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