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Ida Thornton discusses her education (teachers, schools, activities, lunch, recess and more) during the 40's and 50's in the segregated South in Henry County.

Date: Recorded April, 2009

Date Posted: Friday, April 27, 2009

Subject: Ida Thornton and education.

Description: Ida Thornton discusses her education (teachers, schools, activities, lunch, recess and more) during the 40's and 50's in the segregated South in Henry County. Part 1 of a 2 part series.

MP3 Audio: PART 1: PART TWO:

Keywords: Central High School, Ida Thornton, Barr's Chapel, Henry County, Paris, TN, education, Henry County Board of Education

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