Oral History Interview with Judge L. A. Bedford, Jr., March 28, 1977
Description:
Interview with Judge L. A. Bedford, Jr. an associate judge and attorney from Dallas, Texas. Bedford discusses his experiences working on desegregation cases with the NAACP from 1955 to 1961, including: his education; his entry into civil law; his initial involvement with the NAACP; other notable attorneys; his thoughts on Thurgood Marshall; Bell v. Rippy; Borders v. Rippey; problems with the district courts and work with the 5th Circuit Court; threats against black attorneys and retaliation; "N…
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Date:
March 28, 1977
Creator:
Bodnar, John & Bedford, L. A., Jr.
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Partner:
UNT Oral History Program