Oral history interview with Betty Jo Weeks, 2006 October 20.

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Oral history interview with Betty Jo Weeks, 2006 October 20.

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Interview with Betty Jo Weeks, a longtime African-American resident of Cisco, concerning her memories of childhood in the Humble Town community of Cisco; experience in all-black public schools; marriage to Robby Jones and decision to move to California and experiences there; decision to move back to Cisco following an earthquake; divorce from Jones and marriage to Oscar Weeks, owner of a popular barbecue restaurant; career as a factory worker, beautician, nurse's aide, and physical therapist's assistant; social life among blacks in Cisco; experiences with racial discrimination.

31 leaves ; 29 cm.

University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas Library, UNT

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University of North Texas. Oral History Collection.

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Eastland County African-American Women Oral History Project.

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Rose, Deanna, 1971-

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Weeks, Betty Jo, 1934-

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