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Reminiscences of Norma E. Boyd : oral history, 1976.

Creator: Boyd, Norma E., 1888-
Project: Black women oral history project.
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Phys. Desc. :Transcript 28 pages
Location: Columbia Center for Oral History
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Biographical Note

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Scope and Contents

Family's history and values; childhood in Washington, D.C.: religion, education, race relations, professional goals; Howard University, 1906-1910; member, Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1908; recollections of university life; teacher, Washington public schools, 1912-1948: professional success, educational philosophy and innovations; political activities: involvement with United Nations, 1938-1946, Non-Partisan Council, 1938-1948, Federation of Student Councils, 1939, Women's International Religious Fellowship, 1959; honors and awards; views on women's and civil rights amendments

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Copyright by narrator and Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe College

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