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Early Years Part 1 of 3 Parts UNC President Emeritus William Friday begins the first part of Biographical Conversations with an endearing recollection of his parents. His father was a bookkeeper in a textile company. In addition, he was mayor for the town of Dallas. His mother loved and taught music, and Friday talks about the musical instruments that he and his siblings played. He then describes Dallas, a small town near Gastonia, where he grew up. Some of his opinions about issues were formed during this time, as he first became aware of segregation when he was playing baseball in high school. Friday also recalls his experience with growing up during the Depression and how it affected not only his political affiliation but his attitude about life in general as well.