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Highlander Folk School — Part 7

67 pages · May 10, 2026 · Document date: Dec 30, 1941 · Broad topic: Civil Rights · Topic: Highlander Folk School · 67 pages OCR'd
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Lee MONTEAGLE ¢« TENNESSEE 3.Extension Work. The third aspect of Highlander’s program is ite field work. Staff members serve a8 a resource which unions and cooperatives al] over the South can call upon for guidance or assistance in worker’s lucation. At the request of the local unions for example, members of the staff go out between resident sessions to conduct educational programe. Instruction is given in setting up mimeographed newspapers, and in the organization of dramatics clubs, singing and study groups, Finally, the staff ie alwaye available by correspondence or visit, to assist graduates of the School in their educational and cultural activities. There are 180 alumni from 24 states and from 30 different unions. Some of the typical progressive positions held by former students are: union educational director, manager of cooperative store, organizers for the C.1.0. and for the A.F. of L., recreational director for union, ¥Y.M.C.A. administrator, labor news service editor, member of county school board, publicity director for union, editor of labor eong book, teachers and direc- tore for workers’ service projects, W.P.A.; and officers of local Ojects, Wir As unions,
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