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Rufus B. Atwood Oral History Project

Project Summary

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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Interviews in this Project (12 Total):

Interview Accession Number: 1974oh001_at001
Interviewer: Charles Atcher
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1974oh002_at002
Interviewer: Charles Atcher
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1987oh115_at003
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1987oh116_at004
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1987oh117_at005
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1987oh118_at006
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1989oh154_at008
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1989oh155_at009
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1990oh185_at010
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1991oh253_at012
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1989oh153_at007
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: No Restrictions
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Interview Accession Number: 1990oh194_at011
Interviewer: Gerald Smith
Restrictions: Restrictions Apply
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