African-American alumnus of North Texas State College. Memories of childhood and early adulthood in Crockett and Big Spring, Texas; dislike of farm work, which made him determined to gain an education; experience in all-black schools; service in Korean War-era U.S. Army, including experiences with racial segregation; use of G.I. Bill to attend Howard College in Big Spring; decision to transfer to North Texas; interaction with students and faculty, particularly in the School of Business; interaction with members of the African-American community in Denton; career with Cosden Oil and Chemical Co. and Fina Oil and Chemical Co.