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Oral history interview with Alvin Atkinson, Davidson College class of 1981. Atkinson describes how he entered Davidson College, his role as the president of the Alumni Association, the Black Student Coalition, the crucial support of coaching staff, and the impact Davidson has had on his life post-graduation. This interview is part of the Stories Yet to be Told grant.

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Oral history interview with Andre Kennebrew, Davidson College class of 1982. Kennebrew discusses the lifelong relationships he's formed with his Davidson peers, his career, the Jackson Court social scene, student interactions with and support from the westside of Davidson, and growing the Black Student Coalition. This interview was done as part of the Stories yet to be Told grant.

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Oral history interview with Charles O. Showers, Davidson College class of 1987. Showers discusses how he arrived at Davidson College, the culture shock of campus, career changes post-Davidson, the impact of staff like Reverend Brenda Tapia and Dean Terry, and gives advice for current and future students. This interview was conducted as part of the Stories Yet to be Told grant.

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Oral history interview with Claudia (Boykin) Kropf. Kropf discusses how she arrived at Davidson College, adjusting as a transfer student, the inequities as a student of color, and professional life after Davidson College. Kropf graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1982. This interview was conducted as part of the Stories Yet to be Told grant.

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avidson, dorm life, and his experiences after Davidson. This interview was conducted as part of the Stories yet to be Told grant.

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Oral history interview with James Jones, Davidson College class of 1982. Jones discusses growing up in the American South, his journey to Davidson, the support of families from the westside of Davidson, his experiences as a Sociology major, student organizations, and involvement as an alum. This interview was conducted as part of the Stories yet to be Told grant.

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with James Parks, Davidson College class of 1971. James Parks shares his experience as one of the first few Black students attending Davidson College. Parks, a social activist, retired from his journalistic career in 2011. Parks recalls protests on campus, relationships with townspeople, encounters in the classroom. He describes his involvement in the Presbyterian Church and his three trips back to campus as an alum. This interview was done as part of the Stories yet...

Scope and Contents Oral history interview with Pat Hudson, Davidson College class of 1977. Pat Hudson shares his experience attending Davidson as an African American student in the first co-ed freshman class. Hudson grew up in South Carolina as the Jim Crow Era ended. He describes attending both segregated and predominantly white but integrated schools. While at Davidson College, Hudson lived on campus for all four years and worked as a hall advisor for the Residential Life Office. He describes the BSC,...

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Oral history interview with Jason Hillen, Davidson College class of 1988. Hillen shares his experience attending Davidson College. He talks about being a student-athlete, having a job while on campus, and continuing to support the basketball team as an alum. Hillen discusses finding community among Black folks while feeling isolated on campus. He refers to campus figures such as Gerald Carr and Reverend Brenda Tapia. This interview was done as part of the Stories yet to be Told grant.

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Oral history interview with Michael Harris, Davidson College class of 1977. Harris discusses how he heard of Davidson College, his experiences as a student with organizations like the Black Student Coalition, being a student athlete, and Patterson Court. This interview was done as part of the Stories Yet to be Told grant.