Interview with Walter Allen, Jr., April 23, 2022

Collection: Athens Oral History Project

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Description

Walter Allen Jr. was born and raised in Athens, GA during the city’s period of integration. In this interview he recalls his experiences with the integration process, attending seven different public schools, and being bused to schools on the other side of the city. He shares his love of music and passion for radio, listing the places he has worked and notable people he has worked with. He also mentions his father, Walter Allen Sr., and his magazine, Zebra.

Date

2022-04-23

Identifier

RBRL361AOHP-038

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Location

Athens, Georgia

Duration

38 minutes
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Citation

Walter Allen Jr. and William Breeding, “Interview with Walter Allen, Jr., April 23, 2022,” UGA Special Collections Libraries Oral Histories, accessed April 25, 2024, https://georgiaoralhistory.libs.uga.edu/RBRL361AOHP/RBRL361AOHP-038.

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