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Allan Evans and Henry Jordan discuss The Foundation Years ; part 2

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:27:10

Synopsis

Allan Evans and Henry Jordan, two young man who grew up in Chicago and attended Dartmouth, discuss The Foundation Years project. They talk about trying to recruit friends to Dartmouth, their campus experiences, and their coursework. They also talk about their experiences going through the public school system in Chicago, where they point out many of the inequalities for black students.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 56 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
27 minutes, 10 seconds

Language
English

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

African American History & Culture Advocacy Chicago Urban Life Community Activism & Social Reform Education Race Relations Law, Crime, Prison

People

Social Reformers Educators Students

Tags

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