Rufus B. Atwood Oral History Project

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At001

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Rufus Ballard Atwood (1897--1983) became president of the Kentucky Industrial College for Negroes, now known as Kentucky State University, in 1929. For many years, it was the only state college open to blacks in Kentucky. Atwood expanded and strengthened the academic and athletic programs and greatly increased enrollment during his tenure; he retired in 1962. Atwood and his friends, relatives, and associates discuss his life and career.

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Audio
12
Interviews included in this Project:
Interviewee(s) Interview Date Call Number Interviewer Access Transcript
Rufus B. Atwood March 18th, 1974 1974OH001 At 001 Charles Atcher, A. Lee Coleman No Restrictions No
Rufus B. Atwood March 19th, 1974 1974OH002 At 002 Charles Atcher, A. Lee Coleman, Terry L. Birdwhistell No Restrictions No
William Exum July 30th, 1987 1987OH115 At 003 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Charles Ross August 1st, 1987 1987OH116 At 004 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Vera Edwards, A.J. Edwards August 1st, 1987 1987OH117 At 005 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Mabel C. Atwood August 1st, 1987 1987OH118 At 006 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Archie L. Surratt May 22nd, 1989 1989OH153 At 007 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Joseph G. Fletcher May 25th, 1989 1989OH154 At 008 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Wendell P. Butler May 25th, 1989 1989OH155 At 009 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Charles H. Quillings August 5th, 1990 1990OH185 At 010 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
Minnie Hitch McBane 1990OH194 At 011 Gerald Smith Restrictions Apply No
Lawrence W. Wetherby July 27th, 1991 1991OH253 At 012 Gerald Smith No Restrictions No
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