Cedric Johnson 09/03/2009
Description
Cedric Johnson, a 1951 graduate of Manual Training High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma, talks about his childhood and his education before coming to Muskogee. He remembers hanging out with his friends and the sense of community present in the town. Johnson shares that he was drafted into the military and after serving he earned degrees and became a teacher. He discusses his career path and the administrative work he did in the Muskogee Public School system. Johnson also comments on the changes in atmosphere and in the people of Muskogee over the years. He mentions some of the challenges he has faced and some of the social and political issues present in the area.
| Date(s) | 09/03/2009 |
| Call Number | SOK_024 |
| Subjects | African Americans, African Americans--Education, Race relations, Teachers, Interviews Manual Training School, Career, School desegregation |
| Interviewee(s) | Cedric Johnson |
| Interviewer(s) | Tanya Finchum |