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Dr. Wil Lou Gray

Through Dr. Wil Lou Gray Gray’s efforts, the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School for illiterate adults and children was funded. In the program, we learn what life was like during the early 1900’s for many South Carolinians. 

The FULL Version and CLIPS from the program are included below.

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Wil Lou Gray - Glossary | Idella Bodie S.C. Women

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Wil Lou Gray - Glossary | Idella Bodie S.C. Women
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Glossary Duty– an act or work or service Funding– to provide money Graduate– to be granted a degree or diploma Hired Help– to pay a person for a service Illiterate– unable to read or write Kin– family...
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Wil Lou Gray
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Wil Lou Gray, Part 5 - Teaching Career Begins Wil Lou begins teaching at the rural school, though education was not considered a priority to many members of the community who were quite poor. Many...
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Wil Lou Gray
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Wil Lou Gray, Part 2 - Mother's Influence Wil Lou’s mother is terminally ill. She speaks with Wil Lou about the importance of being educated, and even more about the importance of helping others.
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Wil Lou Gray
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Wil Lou Gray, Part 3 - Mother's Medical Condition Wil Lou and her family learn about the seriosness of their mother’s medical condition.
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Wil Lou Gray, Part 6 - Fighting Illiteracy Wil Lou moved from the one room schoolhouse to a supervisor of many schools. She then refocused her efforts to fighting illiteracy in South Carolina and...
S.C. Opportunity School | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women 7

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S.C. Opportunity School | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women
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Wil Lou Gray, Part 7 - South Carolina Opportunity School Wil Lou would see her dreams and more come true. Her efforts brought light to adult illiteracy and founded the S.C. Opportunity School.
Wil Lou Gray 1

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Wil Lou Gray
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Wil Lou Gray, Part 1 - Wil's Early Years A young Wil Lou Gray struggles to move from childhood to adulthood, and struggles further to act like a lady. She argues with her brother Dial.