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Beyond the Ozarks

Reflections in Black: Charles Henry Turner

KUAF | By Timothy Dennis,

Raven Cook

Published July 17, 2019 at 12:33 PM CDT

Charles Henry Turner

Charles Henry Turner was born in Ohio in 1867. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as a Ph.D. and went on to become a high school teacher, principal and college professor. Turner also published several scientific research papers on neurology, invertebrates, ecology and the environment. This is his story.

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Timothy Dennis

Timothy Dennis is KUAF's strategic technical planner and producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Raven Cook

Reflections in Black is a weekly segment on Ozarks at Large, hosted by Raven Cook. Reflections in Black is dedicated to exploring the legacy of Black Americans, both in the United States and around the globe, by providing resources for understanding and hope for all people.

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