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Oral history interviews (2) (April 2004) by Thomas Holland, his brother-in-law, in Faison, NC, pertaining to David Evans (ca. 1947-2004), a Robeson County, NC educator, from his birth in Elizabeth Town, Bladen County, NC, degree in history from East Carolina University (1966-1972), M.A. in history from Appalachian State University (1973), administrative degree from Pembroke State University, teaching in public school, (ca. 1974-1991), school administration (ca. 1992-1998), history of education in Robeson County, segregation of White, Indian, Black students, Robeson County politics and Lumbee Indian domination of the school board, the economy of the county, school funding. 2 items. 9 p. No audio cassettes; 1 interview description dated 4/27/2004 (8 p. typescript); 1 oral history agreement dated 4/24/2004 (1 p.) Note: Oral history in fulfillment of Dr. LuAnn Jones' History 5135 (Spring 2004) class requirements. Oral History Agreement signed by Thomas Holland 4/27/2004 and David Evans, 4/24/2004.

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This interview is part of Record Group 95: Oral History Collection.

Key terms

Personal Names

Evans, David

Topical

Education--North Carolina--Robeson County--History
Lumbee Indians--Education
School principals--North Carolina--Robeson County
Segregation in education--North Carolina--Robeson County
Teachers--North Carolina--Robeson County

Places

Robeson County (N.C.)--Economic conditions
Robeson County (N.C.)--Politics and government