Jacqueline Walker interviewed by Zenobia Lee-Nelson and Mone' Parker, 2019

Creator:

Walker, Jacqueline Baldwin, 1949-, Lee-Nelson, Zenobia, and Parker, Mone'

Extent:

5.2 Megabytes 1 digital file and 00:10:23 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)

Scope and content:

Records the third part of an interview with Dr. Jacqueline Walker, Professor Emerita of History at James Madison University, who reflects on her tenure in the History Department and the factors that influenced her decision to remain at JMU. The interview documents her reflections on whether JMU was the right place for her, contrasting modest library resources with a strong sense of collegiality in the History Department, and considering job offers elsewhere, including an opportunity to direct a Black Studies program at another university. Discusses themes of academic culture, departmental community, and Black faculty retention, highlighting the importance of mutual respect among colleagues, acceptance of individuality, and protection from toxic departmental politics in enabling her to build a career, mentor students, and contribute to African American and African diaspora studies at JMU.

Language:

English

Physical facet:

(.wav)

Names:

Walker, Jacqueline Baldwin, 1949-
Lee-Nelson, Zenobia
Parker, Mone'

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