Interview relates to Don Lennon experiences as a faculty member and head of East Carolina University's Joyner Library's Special Collections Department. Other subject matters include his early life, education, career development, and experiences as a resident of Greenville, North Carolina.
Don Lennon was a longtime director of the East Carolina Manuscript Collection and Coordinator of Special Collections. Born in Brunswick County, North Carolina on October 6, 1938, he attended junior college in Wilmington, NC before completing his studies at East Carolina College. He taught school and worked in the North Carolina state archives before returning to East Carolina to assist with the creation of a historical manuscript collection. He passed away in Greenville, NC on April 26, 2018.
Interview features East Carolina University professor Donald Lennon discussing his experiences as a faculty member, head of Joyner Library Special Collections Department, and a citizen of eastern North Carolina are included. Interview conducted by Dr. Jonathan Dembo. There is an audio file as well as a transcription.
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