NAME OF SITE | DESCRIPTION | CITY | STATE/COUNTRY |
BIRTHPLACE | GOSHEN MEDICAL CENTER | FAISON | NORTH CAROLINA |
ALMA MATER | HARGROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | FAISON | NORTH CAROLINA |
ALMA MATER | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA | CHAPEL HILL | NORTH CAROLINA |
WORKED | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH | GALVESTON | TEXAS |
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