GARNETT, Mary E. (b. ca 1930) | Oral History

GARNETT, Mary E. (b. ca 1930)

Profession: Schoolteacher

Oral Histories

Schoolteacher. Her experiences as a resident of Hamilton Park, Texas, 1956-92. Segregated education in East Texas; graduation from Texas College; teaching career in Malakoff, Texas; decision to buy home in Hamilton Park; home improvements; employment at Hamilton Park School; desegregation of Hamilton Park School; fight to save Hamilton Park high School; transfer to Pearce High school in Richardson, Texas; Pacesetter; Interorganizational Council and Civic League; the “Buy Out.”
Date of Interview: June 21, 1990 to January 26, 1992, April 11, 1992

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Schoolteacher. Her experiences as a resident of Hamilton Park, Texas, 1956-92. Segregated education in East Texas; graduation from Texas College; teaching career in Malakoff, Texas; decision to buy home in Hamilton Park; home improvements; employment at Hamilton Park School; desegregation of Hamilton Park School; fight to save Hamilton Park high School; transfer to Pearce High school in Richardson, Texas; Pacesetter; Interorganizational Council and Civic League; the “Buy Out.”
Date of Interview: June 21, 1990 to January 26, 1992, April 11, 1992

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