Ben Noble 09/03/2009
Description
Ben Noble, a minister in the Muskogee, Oklahoma, community for over fifty years, recalls his youth and being called to the church from an early age. He explains his education and early experiences as a pastor before coming to Muskogee. Noble discusses how he came to Muskogee and some of his memories from being a preacher in the community including giving the final commencement speech at Manual Training High School. He also comments on some of the major historical events he has been a part of, like Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. He acknowledges the changes he has seen in this country and in the Muskogee community.
| Date(s) | 09/03/2009 |
| Call Number | SOK_022 |
| Subjects | African Americans, Church work, Race relations, Interviews Childhood, Small towns, Ministry |
| Interviewee(s) | Ben Noble |
| Interviewer(s) | Juliana Nykolaiszyn |