ATKINS, Joe L. (b. 1936) | Oral History

ATKINS, Joe L. (b. 1936)

Profession: Educator

Oral Histories

Educator. His experiences and role in the desegregation of North Texas State College, 1955-56. Rejection for admission; Atkins v. Matthews; early civil rights activities with NAACP Youth Council in Dallas; comments about Juanita Craft, Thurgood Marshall, W. H. Durham, and other civil rights leaders; comments about J. C. Matthews, Arthur Sampley, and other administrators at North Texas State College; decision to attend Texas Western College.
Date of Interview: June 20, 1995

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