Interview with Sanford T. Roach, June 20, 1978

Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History
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00:00:00 - Introduction to interview

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Partial Transcript: The following is an unrehearsed interview with Mr. S. T. Roach for the Lexington Urban League Blacks in Lexington Oral History Project.

Segment Synopsis: Roach quickly mentions his own schooling as well as his history in the field of education.

Keywords: Background information; Kentucky State College; Public school systems; University of Kentucky

Subjects: Danville (Ky.); Education; Kentucky State University; Lexington (Ky.); Schools

00:01:51 - Characteristics of the school system

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Partial Transcript: What were the teaching conditions like in the all-black schools?

Segment Synopsis: Roach describes his opinion on Lexington schools, comparing white schools to Black schools, including teachers, resources, and the general environment.

Keywords: Equipment; Facilities; Qualifications; Separate but equal; Teacher quality

Subjects: African Americans--Education.; African Americans--Segregation; African Americans--Social conditions.; Discrimination in education.; Equality; Racism; Schools; Teacher effectiveness

00:05:06 - Changes seen in schools post-integration

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Partial Transcript: During this time, did black teachers and principals receive the same pay as white teachers and principals?

Segment Synopsis: Mentioning a city-county school merge in Lexington during integration, Roach details changes in regard to students and teachers.

Keywords: Change; Comparative; Mergers; Pay; Salary

Subjects: African American teachers.; African Americans--Education.; African Americans--Segregation; African Americans--Social conditions.; Equality; School integration; Wages