Oral history interview with Janet Harper Gordon, 2011 [full audio recording]
Date
2011-02-04
Creator
Gordon, Janet Harper
Contributors
McNulty, Sarah
Subject headings
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Place
Greensboro (N.C.)
Description
Janet Harper Gordon (1942- ) was one of seven black students admitted in 1960 to the Woman's College, which later became The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She graduated in 1964 with a degree in history and master's degree in 1973. Gordon recalls growing up in segregated Harpertown, North Carolina, and applying to Woman's College. She discusses attending the University as an undergraduate and graduate student. Gordon recalls the segregated conditions in the residence halls, businesses on Tate Street, and downtown Greensboro. She recalls raising two daughters alone after her husband died and teaching middle and high school in Charlotte and Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Object ID
OH002.019.AUD
Digital publisher
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, PO Box 26170, Greensboro NC 27402-6170, 336.334.5304
UNCG University Archives
