Reflections

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Herman Hudson, Vice Chancellor, Office of Afro-American Affairs, circa 1973

Herman Hudson reflects on his accomplishments and the disappointment-fraught history related to planning for what is now Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. 

In the 1973 and 1976 recruitment publications issued by the Office of Afro-American Affairs while headed by Hudson, we gain understanding of his philosophy and the passion that arose from his ideals.

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cover of oral history transcript dated 2001, interviewee Herman Hudson

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excerpt [2] oral history transcript

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excerpt [1] oral history transcript

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importance of "Black House" concept explained in 1973 publication from the Office of Afro-American Affairs

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introduction, 1973 publication Office of Afro-American Affairs; history of that office

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 statement by Herman Hudson included in 1973 recruitment pamphlet published by Office of Afro-American Affairs

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Acknowledgements page, "Black Culture Center" booklet, 1976, written by Herman Hudson