An oral history with Bert Fells, 1976 Oct. 25. c1999.

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An oral history with Bert Fells, 1976 Oct. 25. c1999.

Discusses his childhood, quality of education he received and his experiences at Alcorn State and in Vietnam. Explains his return to Mississippi and his involvement in community programs and outreach. Shares his views on welfare and federal assistance.

25 p. ; 28 cm.

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Community Action Program (U.S.)

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Project Head Start (U.S.)

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Fells, Bert

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Mr. Burt Fells is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. After high school, he earned degrees in mathematics. He served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1969, including a tour in Vietnam. In 1972, he returned to Mississippi and became the Executive Director of Forrest-Stone Area Opportunity, Inc. At the time of the interview, he was the Executive Director of the Head Start Program. From the description of An oral history with Bert Fells, 1976 Oct. 25. c1999. (University of Southern Missi...

Garvey, Mike (Michael D.)

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