KOOKER, Jean (b. 1924) | Oral History

KOOKER, Jean (b. 1924)

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Teacher, community activist. Her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women’s Inter-Racial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. Early organization and social activities; integration of public schools; desegregation of public eating places; establishment of Denton Christian Preschool; street paving in the African-American section of Denton; voter registration; meeting programs; evolving nature of membership; desegregation of housing; intangible accomplishments of the group.
Date of Interview: February 2, 1988

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