Interview with Mack H. Jones, July 15, 1994

Interview Summary

Mack H. Jones is an African American political scientist and Professor Emeritus at Mississippi Valley State University. In this interview, Jones reflects on his childhood in Louisiana, his parents' emphasis on education, and getting expelled from Southern University for participating in a sit-in demonstration. He speaks about finishing his undergraduate degree at Texas Southern and completing his PhD in political science at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Serving on the faculties of Texas Southern and Atlanta University and his interest in the philosophy of science are discussed. Jones also talks about his role in the formation of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists.

Interview LC Subject

African American political scientists--Interviews African American universities and colleges African Americans. American Political Science Association Atlanta University Civil rights demonstrations Civil rights movements Jones, Mack H. Jones, Mack H.--Interviews National Conference of Black Political Scientists Political science Southern University and A & M College

Interview Rights

All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.

Interview Usage

Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.