The key to the door : experiences of early African American students at the University of Virginia / edited by Maurice Apprey and Shelli M. Poe. - Charlottesville ; London : University of Virginia Press, (c)2017. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Higher education for the public good / Perseverance and resilience: African Americans at the University of Virginia / The only one in the room: U.Va. Law School, 1955-1958 / Becoming a doctor in a segregated world / Life on Mr. Jefferson's plantation / Looking back / An interview with Teresa Walker Price and Evelyn Yancey Jones / A son of the South: an African American public servant / U.Va.: An essential experience / An interview with Vivian W. Pinn / Opening the door: Reflection and a call to action for an inclusive academic community / Strategies for creating a sense of place and high achievement / Deborah McDowell -- Ervin L. Jordan, Jr. -- John F. Merchant -- William Womack -- Aubrey Jones -- Barbara S. Favazza -- Maurice Apprey and Shelli M. Poe -- David Temple -- Willis B. McLeod -- Maurice Apprey -- Shelli M. Poe, Patrice Preston-Grimes, Marcus L. Martin, and Meghan S. Faulkner -- Maurice Apprey.



9780813939872


University of Virginia--History--Sources.
University of Virginia--Alumni and alumnae--Interviews.


African Americans--Education (Higher)--Virginia.


Electronic Books.

LD5678 / .K498 2017