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Oral History Interview with Paul Jones, June 7, 2016

Description: Discussed historical racial relations and politics, the development of the NAACP in the area, and the challenges people of color have faced in the region.
Date: June 7, 2016
Duration: 2 hours 6 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Grevious, Danielle; Bobadilla, Eladio & Jones, Paul
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Dallas and Carol Pierre, June 6, 2016

Description: Dr. Pierre was born in Louisiana and moved to Port Arthur at a young age. He later moved to Lufkin, because the area lacked an African-American dentist. His wife Carol Pierre, who was born and raised in San Antonio, became a teacher in the segregated school system. Dr. Pierre quickly became active, serving on the school board as integration occurred and participating in the NAACP. He continues to operate his dentistry business in Lufkin in 2016. Dr. Pierre discusses his early life in Louisiana … more
Date: June 6, 2016
Duration: 2 hours 16 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Dulaney, W. Marvin; May, Meredith; Howard, Jasmin; Pierre, Carol & Pierre, Dallas
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Larry Kegler, June 24, 2016

Description: Mr. Kegler was born in Lufkin and raised in North Lufkin. In eleventh grade, his parents forced him to be part of voluntary integration; he was one of six African-American children to enter Lufkin ISD in his grade. He then spent time in the military before returning to Lufkin to work at the State School. He served as city councilman and on the school board. In his interview, Mr. Kegler describes segregation in Lufkin, the long process of integration, life as an African-American in the military,… more
Date: June 24, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: May, Meredith & Kegler, Larry
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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