Virginia Desegregation Collection
SC 219

 

Summary Information

Repository
McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections
Title
Virginia Desegregation Collection
ID
SC 219
Date [inclusive]
1952-1972
Extent
1.0 Linear feet
Physical Description
This collection is mostly made up of newspaper clippings concerning early efforts toward desegregation (or integration) in Virginia schools. The collection covers the time period 1952-1972 but most of the newspaper articles range from 1952-1957.
Location
Located in locked compact shelving, level 1.
Language
English
Abstract
Contains various physical artifacts representing Radford University's history.

Preferred Citation

Virginia Desegregation Collection, Special Collections, McConnell Library, Radford University, Radford, VA.

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SCOPE AND CONTENTS

Desegregation is the process of ending the separation of two groups. This eclectic collection is made up mostly of newspaper clippings concerning events having to do with desegregation (or integration) of Virginia Schools.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

McConnell Library Archives and Special Collections

McConnell Library
PO Box 6881
Radford, Virginia
540-831-5692
archives@radford.edu

Restrictions to Access

An appointment for research is required. Collection is open for research. No interlibrary loan.

Accruals

Additional accruals are not expected.

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Collection Inventory

Folder 1: Negro Lawyers Will Push War on School Segregation. The News- Lynchburg, VA. May 3, 1952.

Folder 2: Virginia Tech Admits First Negro, Student From Hampton. The Roanoke Times- Roanoke, VA. Sep. 11, 1953.

Folder 3: Segregation Decision Gets Good Press Abroad. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch. Norfolk, VA. May 19, 1954.

Folder 4: Stanley's Calm Approach To the Segregation Problem. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch. Norfolk VA. May 19, 1954.

Folder 5: District Vows to Erase Segregation In Its Schools; Negroes May Go to Court If State Delays Action. The Roanoke Times- Roanoke, VA. May 26, 1954.

Folder 6: Fairfax Summer School Eases the Way to Integration- Jublication in the Kefauver Camp. The Washington Post and Times Herald- Washington, DC. Aug 7, 1954.

Folder 7: Decisions by Localities on School Segregation Urged. Legislator Addresses Teachers. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch- Norfolk, VA. Oct 15, 1954.

Folder 8: Whitehead Scores Racial Extremists; Extremists in Schools' Racial Issue Scored. Richmond Times-Dispatch- Richmond, VA. Oct 22, 1954.

Folder 9: Almond Says Integration Would Destroy Schools. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch- Norfolk, VA. Oct 27, 1954.

Folder 10: The VEA Adopts the Best Course. (newspaper unknown) Oct 30, 1954.

Folder 11: Nothing Can Stop School Integration, VTA Is Told. Richmond Times-Dispatch- Richmond, VA. Oct 30, 1954.

Folder 12: Virginia Commission on Public Education Studies Plans for School Problem Hearing. Richmond Times-Dispatch- Richmond, VA. Oct 30, 1954.

Folder 13: VEA's Wise Action. The News- Lynchburg, VA. Oct 30, 1954. Bristol Herald Courier- Bristol, VA. Nov 5, 1954.

Folder 14: Many to Join Conference on Segregation- Southside Virginia To Be Represented; Suffolk as 'Observer' Only. Norfolk Virginian-Pilot- Norfolk, VA. Nov 5, 1954.

Folder 15: Whitehead Assails 'School Emergency'. Bristol Heald Courier- Bristol, VA. Nov 5, 1954.

Folder 16: Local Integration Action Advanced As Best Method To Handle School Problem. The Roanoke Times- Roanoke, VA. Nov 16, 1954.

Folder 17: Virginia Asks More Time To Work Out Adjustment. The Roanoke Times- Roanoke, VA. Nov 16, 1954.

Folder 18:Only 5 Deep South States Ramain Defiant to Integration. Norfolk Virginian-Pilot- Norfolk, VA. Apr 3, 1955.

Folder 19: Full Text of Gray Report. The News- Lynchburg, VA. Nov 13, 1955.

Folder 20: Text of Repoort on School Policy. Richmond Times Dispatch-Richmond, VA. Nov 13. 1955.

Folder 21: Text of Gray Commission Report To Governor Relating To Decisions In School Segregation. The Virginian Pilot-Norfolk, VA. Nov 13, 1955.

Folder 22: Text of Gov. Stanley's Address. Washington Post and Times Herald- Washington, DC. Dec 1, 1955.

Folder 23: Stanley Signs Gray Bill; Referendum Set Jan. 9. Richmond Times Dispatch- Richmond, VA. Dec 4, 1955.

Folder 24: Interracial Southern Regional Council Director 'Conformist'. The News- Lynchburg, VA. Jun 23, 1957.

Folder 25: Boy's State Bill On Segregation Allowed to Die. Richmond Times Dispatch- Richmond, VA. Jul 20, 1957.

Folder 26: Opening of Schools in South Finds Some Progress Toward Integration; Seven States Maintain Pattern. The Roanoke Times- Roanoke, VA. sep 3, 1957.

Folder 27: For States Rights Almond Would Battle 'Until Hell Freezes'. The Virginian-Pilot- Norfolk, VA. Sep 13, 1957.

Folder 28:Negroes Plan To Establish Child Centers. The Virginian Pilot- Norfolk, VA. Sep 14, 1957.

Folder 29: Negroes File Suit Challenging Virginia Pupil Placement Act. Richmond Times-Dispatch- Richmond, VA. Sep 15, 1957.

Folder 30: Gov. Almond Vows To Maintain Segregation. Bristol Herald Courier- Bristol, VA. Jan 12, 1958.

Folder 31: Tuition Grants as Velvet. The Virginian Pilot- Norfolk, VA. May 7, 1960.

Folder 32: Grant Users Seek Better Education. Richmond Times-Dispatch-Richmond, VA. Sep 3, 1962.

Folder 33: Groping Toward School Reforms. Richmond Times-Dispatch-Richmond, VA. Oct 8, 1972.

Folder 34: Booklet: Black Perspectivces on State Controlled Higher Education: The Virginia Report. By Reginald Stuart. 1974.

Folder 35: A Negroe's Viewpoint on Segregation. Roanoke Times-Roanoke, VA. Date Unknown.

Folder 36: Hall Outlines School Plans; Professional Training Of Virginia Teachers Continues to Advance; Raise Standards For School Heads; State Spends $542,107 on Vocational Training. Newspaper and Dates Unknown.

Folder 37: Papers on Education by Dr. Thomas R. Trahin. Dates unknown.

Folder 38: Radford's Population. Student paper unsigned. 1948.