James Christian 09/04/2009
Description
James Christian, a 1956 graduate of Manual Training High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma, was the first Black superintendent of Muskogee Public Schools. He talks about his youth and attending high school. Christian discusses his career path as an educator, the circumstances around positions he has held, and the impact he hoped to have on students. He mentions some of the specific people who have played important roles in his life, some the challenges he has faced, and some of the changes he has seen in education and in Muskogee.
| Date(s) | 09/04/2009 |
| Call Number | SOK_028 |
| Subjects | African Americans, African Americans--Education, Teachers, Schools, Race relations, Interviews Manual Training School, Career, Rural education |
| Interviewee(s) | James Christian |
| Interviewer(s) | Latasha Wilson |