Dr. Jessie Kirksey was a reading consultant, principal at Border Star Elementary, and Director of Elementary Education in the Kansas City Missouri District during the school desegregation period. This oral history interview was conducted at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education on July 25, 2016.
Videos
The Legacy of Lincoln Documentary Film
This documentary film was created for the Lincoln High School and R.T. Coles reunion by Dr. Derald Davis. The film includes interviews with community members and historical photos.
Dr. Cynthia Kupka – Complete Oral History Interview
Dr. Cynthia Kupka served as a teacher, principal, and director of elementary schools in the Kansas City Missouri District during the school desegregation period. This oral history interview was conducted at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education on June 14, 2017.
Dr. Phyllis Budesheim – Complete Oral History Interview
Dr. Phyllis Budesheim served as the principal of Foreign Language Academy and an administrator in the Kansas City Missouri District during the school desegregation period. This oral history interview was recorded at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education on June 15, 2017.
Dr. Gloria Anderson – Complete Oral History Interview
Dr. Gloria Anderson, a graduate of Central High School, shares experiences with school desegregation in the Kansas City, Missouri District. This interview was conducted on July 15, 2016 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education.
Dr. Jermaine Wilson – Complete Oral History Interview
Dr. Jermaine Wilson attended schools in the Kansas City Missouri School District during the school desegregation period. This interview was conducted on July 25, 2016 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Education.