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  • Pre-Existing Conditions
  • Origin Stories
  • Memorable Characters
  • Magic Moments
  • Cultural Encounters
  • Personal/Professional Growth
  • Philosophies/Evolving Concepts
  • Constructive Criticism
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  • Impact of SHC
  • Remaining Challenges
  • Process and Progress in Community-Driven Archives

SHC appeal and Dick Burr’s decision to join

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Dick Burr examines his first impressions of the Coalition and what enticed him to join the effort in 1970.

 

Full footage of Dick Burr’s interview from March 25th, 2021.

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A community-driven archive project developed by the Student Health Coalition, in partnership with the Southern Historical Collection at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Eskind Library at Vanderbilt University.

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