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Black History in Denton

The Quakertown Story by Michele Powers Glaze : The removal of Quakertown (an African-American community) and the creation of Civic Center Park in Denton, Texas.

Fred Moore- A brief history of an African American community leader
Race Relations in Denton-1938 : from a manuscript prepared by the Federal Writers Project
City Park Walking Tour - a description of the City Park from the WPA Guide AFTER Quakertown.
A WPA Interview With Andy Nelson, Ex-Slave : from the Slave Narratives.
Ex-slave Andy Nelson tells of an encounter with Sam Bass.
Ninety Years of Faith: an Interview with Eugie Jones Taylor, John Chisum descendant, conducted by Yvonne Jenkins.

Slave Cemetary Roster, Precinct 1 -