J. H. Franklin: Early Life and Colleg
Special | 57m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
John Hope Franklin speaks about his parents, his early childhood and school memories.
In Part 1, John Hope Franklin speaks about his parents, his early childhood and school memories, and his college education. Franklin was born in Rentiesville, OK to Buck Franklin and Mollie Lee Franklin. Franklin’s father was a lawyer, and although he was passionate about integration, Rentiesville was an all-black town. When a judge orders him out of his courtroom, Buck decides to move Tulsa, OK.
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J. H. Franklin: Early Life and Colleg
Special | 57m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
In Part 1, John Hope Franklin speaks about his parents, his early childhood and school memories, and his college education. Franklin was born in Rentiesville, OK to Buck Franklin and Mollie Lee Franklin. Franklin’s father was a lawyer, and although he was passionate about integration, Rentiesville was an all-black town. When a judge orders him out of his courtroom, Buck decides to move Tulsa, OK.
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Biographical Conversations With... is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Biographical Conversations with James Goodmon was made possible by the generous support of Frank Daniels, Jr.