No.287 Clark S. Knowlton, 1988

File — Box: 35, Folder: 6

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Scope and Contents

Knowlton (1919-1991) recalls his childhood in Holladay, Utah. He also describes his education, military service, and early teaching experiences. He also talks about his two years in Brazil doing research for his thesis on the Syrian and Lebanese immigrant population there. Other topics covered include ethnic turmoil in New Mexico, studying illegal immigrants, teaching at the University of Texas at El Paso, being investigated for subversive activities, creation of the University of Utah Minorities Program, Minority endeavors in Utah, problems in the U of U sociology department, and personal achievements and disappointments.
Interviewer: Everett Cooley

Dates

1988

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