Title
Publication Date
7-19-2010
Coverage Date Range
1968-1970
Document Type
Oral History
Description
Dr. Brown begins his oral history by describing the high school he attended and the extracurricular activities he was involved in. He discusses his decision to apply to and attend Denison, as well as his expectations of college. Dr. Brown describes some of the broader social and political issues when he arrived at Denison in the late 1960’s – particularly the Civil Rights Movement and protests over the Vietnam War. He addresses his initial reactions to being a Denison student, particularly with respect to the socioeconomic status of many students on campus. Dr. Brown spells out some of the organizations he was involved in at Denison, elaborates on the racial and ethnic composition of the Denison community at the time, and describes the climate for minority students. He talks about the power of the Black community at Denison and the role and effectiveness of the Black Student Union.
Is a Part of
Writing Our Story
Publisher
Denison University
Rights
Denison University
Keywords
Brown, Clyde (oral history)
Disciplines
Organization Development
Location
Denison University
Repository Publisher
Denison University
Interviewer
Butler, Vanessa
Interviewee
Brown, Clyde
Clyde Brown Interview Audio File