Oral History Interviews with Sheila R. Allen, 1991

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Interview with Sheila Allen, an attorney and longtime resident of Hamilton Park from Dallas, Texas. Allen discusses attending school in Hamilton Park, integration in Richardson ISD and relations between white and black students, discrimination, attending East Texas State and Sam Houston University, struggles finding work afterwards, law school, church life, reflections on the Hamilton Park community, resisting "Buy Out," the Civic League, and thoughts on the future.

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90 p. ; 28 cm.

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Wilson, William H. & Allen, Sheila R. 1991-06/1991-09.

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Affiliated with the UNT Department of History, the Oral History Program records, transcribes, and archives oral history interviews in order to preserve local, state, and U.S. history. The program also trains UNT students in the theory and methods of oral history, conducts workshops for community members, and maintains partnerships with related institutions and organizations.

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  • Main Title: Oral History Interviews with Sheila R. Allen, 1991
  • Added Title: Oral History Interview with Sheila R. Allen, June 21, 1991
  • Added Title: Oral History Interview with Sheila R. Allen, September 4, 1991

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Interview with Sheila Allen, an attorney and longtime resident of Hamilton Park from Dallas, Texas. Allen discusses attending school in Hamilton Park, integration in Richardson ISD and relations between white and black students, discrimination, attending East Texas State and Sam Houston University, struggles finding work afterwards, law school, church life, reflections on the Hamilton Park community, resisting "Buy Out," the Civic League, and thoughts on the future.

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90 p. ; 28 cm.

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  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc1584987

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Wilson, William H. & Allen, Sheila R. Oral History Interviews with Sheila R. Allen, 1991, book, 1991-06/1991-09; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1584987/: accessed May 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Oral History Program.

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