Oral History Interview with Albert Moncure, Jr. '69
This interview was conducted as part of the Dartmouth Black Lives project, which focuses on telling the stories of Black Dartmouth alumni from the 1960s onwards. This particular interview focuses on the life of Albert F. Moncure, Jr., from the class of 1969. In it, we learn about Moncure's parents, his early childhood and life before Dartmouth, his time at Dartmouth as an undergraduate and his experience as one of the few Black men on campus, and his time after Dartmouth at both law school and as an alumnus. Moncure's interview provides an interesting point of view and helps us to glean what Dartmouth was like in the late 1960s, especially for a Black man.
The interview starts with Moncure talking about growing up in 1940s Brooklyn and describing how he usually spent his days. We then discuss his parents and what life was like during the Great Depression, and learn how his dad became educated during this turbulent time. Next we talk about Moncure's high school experience and his decision to attend Dartmouth.
We then transition to Moncure's time at Dartmouth. From being one of only about 25 Black men on campus, to founding the Afro-American Society, to being one of two Black athletes on the track team, this section of the interview really shows the lack of integration at Dartmouth during this period.
This takes us to the final part of the interview, in which we talk about Moncure's experience at Yale Law School, his role as President of the Dartmouth Lawyers Association, and his contributions to Dartmouth as an alumnus.
