Oral history interview with Dennis Dunkins, 2006 March 08.

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Oral history interview with Dennis Dunkins, 2006 March 08.

Interview with Dennis Dunkins, an African-American alumnus of North Texas State University, concerning his remembrances about childhood and early education in Fort Worth, Texas; decision to enroll at North Texas in 1958; off-campus life in "Shack Town" and support from black citizens of Denton; social life among African-American students and relations with white students and faculty; decision to major in Industrial Technology and graduation in 1963; efforts to desegregate public facilities in Denton; summer jobs with Texas & Pacific Railroad Company; career with General Motors, as business owner, and with Fort Worth ISD.

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University of North Texas. Oral History Collection.

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University of North Texas History Oral History Project.

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Yancey, Sherelyn.

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