manuscript collections – Page 5 – Desegregation of Virginia Education (DOVE)

October 23, 2018

Benjamin Muse papers (1898-)

Benjamin Muse papers (1898-)

Creator	Muse, Benjamin (1898-)
Description	In part, microfilm of newspaper clippings which were returned to Mr. Muse. Foreign Service officer, politician, and author, of Reston, Va. Chiefly correspondence and speeches on Virginia political issues, including social security and massive resistance to desegregation in schools, and to Muse’s break with the Democratic Party in 1936, his Republican gubernatorial candidacy in 1941, and his research on Virginia for “Presidential Nominating Politics in 1952” (1954) by Paul D. Theodore; chapters of a book on Muse’s attitudes toward blacks; and scrapbooks of newspaper clippings. Much of the correspondence was generated by Muse’s Washington Post column entitled Virginia Affairs, editorials for the Manassas Messenger, and magazine articles. Correspondents include Frank Bane, John S. Battle, Sarah (Patton) Boyle, Harry F. Byrd (1887-1966), Harry F. Byrd (b. 1914), Lenoir Chambers, Virginius Dabney, Theodore Roosevelt Dalton, Colgate W. Darden, Leslie W. Dunbar, and Patrick H. Drewry.
Call number	MS 77-1240
Date from	1934
Date to	1966
Geographic school	Manassas, VA
Size	ca. 975 items
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Repository	University of Virginia Library, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Repository address	P.O. Box 400110, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110
Repository contact name	Nicole Bouch
Repository contact title	Director, Special Collections
Repository contact email	nlb3d@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 243-1776
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o African Americans–Segregation o Battle, John Stewart, 1890-1972 o Public schools o Race relations o School children o School closings o School integration o School integration–Massive resistance movement o Byrd, Harry F. (Harry Flood), 1887-1966 o Byrd, Harry F., Jr. (Harry Flood), 1914-2013 o Chambers, Lenoir, 1891-1970 o Boyle, Sarah-Patton, 1906- o Darden, Colgate W. (Colgate Whitehead), 1897-1981 o Dunbar, Leslie o Muse, Benjamin
Types	o Clippings o Correspondence o Legal documents

October 23, 2018

Edward L. Breeden papers (1905-)

Edward L. Breeden papers (1905-)

Creator	Breeden, Edward L. (1905-)
Description	State legislator, of Virginia. Correspondence, committee papers, study commission reports, bills and resolutions, and other papers, from regular and special sessions of the Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate; together with election campaign papers, including Breeden’s bid for Lt. Governor in 1971 and Presidential elections of 1956 and 1964. Includes material on public education in Virginia, particularly desegregation and interposition, and on commissions and committees on which Breeden served, namely Jamestown Festival Commission (1955-59), Democratic National Committee, Virginia Governor’s Commission on Education (1959), Virginia Ports Study Commission (1959), Virginia Democratic State Central Committee, Virginia Advisory Legislative Council, and Virginia Court System Study Commission (1965-71). Correspondents include John S. Battle, Harry F. Byrd, Mills Godwin, Porter Hardy, Estes Kefauver, A. Willis Robertson, and George F. Switzer.
Call number	MS 81-339
Date from	1932
Date to	1972
Geographic school	Virginia
Size	32 ft. (ca. 28,000 items)
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Repository	University of Virginia Library, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Repository address	P.O. Box 400110, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110
Repository contact name	Nicole Bouch
Repository contact title	Director, Special Collections
Repository contact email	nlb3d@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 243-1776
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o Battle, John Stewart, 1890-1972 o Godwin, Mills E. (Mills Edwin), 1914-1999 o Public schools o Race relations o School children o School closings o School integration o School integration–Massive resistance movement o Virginia. General Assembly o Hardy, Porter, 1903-1995 o Robertson, A. Willis (Absolam Willis), 1887-1971 o Kefauver, Estes, 1903-1963 o Switzer, G. Fred (George Fred), 1903-1974 o Breeden, Edward L., 1905-
Types	o Bills (Legislative records) o Correspondence o Government papers o Organizational Records o Reports

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Charles Rogers Fenwick papers (1901-1969)

Charles Rogers Fenwick papers (1901-1969)

Creator	Fenwick, Charles Rogers (1901-1969)
Description	Lawyer and State legislator, of Arlington, Va. Correspondence, minutes, financial papers, speeches, documents, biographical material, press releases, clippings, scrapbooks, and photos, relating chiefly to Fenwick’s work as a member of State Democratic Central Committee and chairman of 10th District Executive Committee. Includes material on 1966 senatorial campaigns of Harry Byrd (b. 1914) and A. Willis Robertson, 1964 and 1968 national elections, 1965 gubernatorial election, and Fenwick’s own 1963 and 1967 State senatorial campaigns and 1945 race for lieutenant governor and the contested results and court case in Wise County, Va.; Virginia constitutional amendments (1967-68), bond issue for higher education and mental health (1968), school integration and the Perrow Commission report (1959); and his tenure as member of Board of Visitors of University of Virginia and the development and expansion of George Mason College, Fairfax, Va. Correspondents include Watkins M. Abbitt, and Harry F. Byrd, Sr.
Call number	MS 81-359
Date from	1940
Date to	1969
Geographic school	Arlington, VA
Size	11 ft. (ca. 11,200 items)
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Repository	University of Virginia Library, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Repository address	P.O. Box 400110, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110
Repository contact name	Nicole Bouch
Repository contact title	Director, Special Collections
Repository contact email	nlb3d@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 243-1776
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o Public schools o Race relations o School children o School integration o Byrd, Harry F., Jr. (Harry Flood), 1914-2013 o Robertson, A. Willis (Absolam Willis), 1887-1971 o Virginia. General Assembly o University of Virginia o George Mason University o Legislators–Virginia–Arlington o Fenwick, Charles R. (Charles Rogers), 1901-1969
Types	o Clippings o Correspondence o Legal documents

October 23, 2018

Kathryn H. Stone papers

Kathryn H. Stone papers

Creator	Suzanne Stone
Description	There are ca. 225 items, 1916 (1941-1985) 1995, of Kathryn H. Stone consisting of correspondence, papers, and printed material pertaining to Stone and her political career, 1932-1995. Material on Burgundy Farm Country Day School consists of organizational papers, by-laws, history, and brochures, 1946-1971; and Burgundy Voices and papers concerning campus renewal and the campaign to raise funds, 1992-1995. Burgundy Farm Country Day School enrolled African-American students in 1950. Topics discussed in the correspondence include: the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women in Virginia(January 8, 1968); Stone’s state papers and the George Mason Library (May 29, 1969); the National Civil Service League papers and the University of Wyoming Archive of Contemporary History (September 6, 1970); Arlington School Integration 1959-1984 (June 11, 1984); Acharya Kakasaheb Kalelkar (November 27 and December 9, 1985); the Coalition to Improve Management in State and Local Government(July 28, 1986); Stone’s contribution to the Virginiana and archival collections of the Arlington County Public Library(January 23, 1985); and, personal news of family and friends, 1981-1995. Among the correspondence of the Stone children and grandchildren are letters of Abel L. Lenz and a newspaper article (post 1986) on Joanna Stone. The League of Women Voters papers contain material on woman suffrage, Anna Lord Strauss, Belle Sherwin (October 11, 1986 letter), and, the 70th anniversary of the LWV; and, also include a certificate of merit presented to Stone in 1986, a list of former board members (August 1986), and, two pamphlets. Newspaper articles, 1941-1995, pertain to Stone and her political career and include her obituaries. There are two photographs of Kathryn Haeseler (Meyers) Stone on a Camera Club Hike in 1932. Political papers include a press release on the Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress(June 11, 1945); campaign material for 1953, 1961, and 1963; statements concerning the consideration of Stone for the position of Undersecretary of Health, Education and Welfare (January 3 & 6, 1961); “Testimony of Mrs. Kathryn H. Stone … before the State Mental Hygiene and Hospital Board, Richmond, Virginia –March 9, 1961”; and, a statement pertaining to a bill to provide a minimum wage for Virginia (February 5, 1964). Material on women issues include Stone’s article, “Women as Citizens,” May 1947, and miscellaneous newspaper articles; material on youth issues include a broadside on “The League of Women Voters of Arlington, VA….An Adequate Juvenile Care Program…March 14, 1953, and other papers.
Call number	Accession number 10555-c
Date from	1916
Date to	1995
Geographic school	Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, VA
Size	ca. 225 items
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Repository	University of Virginia Library, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Repository address	P.O. Box 400110, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110
Repository contact name	Nicole Bouch
Repository contact title	Director, Special Collections
Repository contact email	nlb3d@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 243-1776
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o African Americans–Segregation o Public schools o Race relations o School children o School integration o Segregation in education o League of Women Voters (U.S.) o Public schools–Virginia–Arlington o Stone, Kathryn H. (Kathryn Haeseler), 1906-1995 o Burgundy Farm Country Day School o Virginia. Commission on the Status of Women
Types	o Clippings o Correspondence o Legal documents

October 23, 2018

C. Brian Kelly papers

C. Brian Kelly papers

Creator	Kelly, C. Brian.
Description	Journalist, of Charlottesville, Va. b. Charles Brian Kelly, 1935. Chiefly draft and teletype copies of articles and research files containing correspondence, news releases, clippings, photos, and other materials, relating to Kelly’s coverage of Virginia politics, particularly General Assembly activities and election campaigns, including races for governor, lieutenant-governor, and attorney general in 1969 and 1977, and U.S. Senate races in 1970, 1976, and 1978. Includes material relating to desegregation of Prince Edward County schools, kepone scandal,1977 bond issue, and governorship of A. Linwood Holton.
Call number	MS 87-981
Date from	1959
Date to	1978
Geographic school	Prince Edward County, VA
Size	4.5 ft.
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Repository	University of Virginia Library, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Repository address	P.O. Box 400110, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110
Repository contact name	Nicole Bouch
Repository contact title	Director, Special Collections
Repository contact email	nlb3d@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 243-1776
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o Public schools o Race relations o School children o School closings o School integration–Massive resistance movement o Segregation in education o Kelly, C. Brian. o Journalists o Virginia. General Assembly o Public schools–Virginia–Prince Edward County o Holton, A. Linwood (Abner Linwood), 1923-
Types	o Clippings o Correspondence o Legal documents

October 23, 2018

John Hannah Daniel papers (1896-1972)

John Hannah Daniel papers (1896-1972)

Creator	Daniel, John Hannah (1896-1972)
Description	State legislator and clothier, of Charlotte County, Va. Correspondence, petitions, loyalty pledges, and other papers, documenting Daniel’s service on House of Delegates Appropriations Committee, and relating to Charlotte County politics and local elections, school desegregation fight in Prince Edward County, Va., Prince Edward School Foundation, which was formed to build a private segregated academy, and Daniel’s membership on the board of College of William and Mary Board of Visitors; correspondence, memos, orders, and financial statements and accounts and family correspondence.
Call number	MS 81-354
Date from	1921
Date to	1971
Geographic school	Prince Edward County, VA
Size	ca. 22 ft. (ca. 22,800 items)
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Repository	University of Virginia Library, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Repository address	P.O. Box 400110, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110
Repository contact name	Nicole Bouch
Repository contact title	Director, Special Collections
Repository contact email	nlb3d@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 243-1776
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o Private schools o Public schools o Race relations o School children o School closings o School integration–Massive resistance movement o Segregation in education o Virginia. General Assembly o Public schools–Virginia–Prince Edward County o Prince Edward School Foundation o College of William and Mary
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Leon Dure papers

Leon Dure papers

Creator	Dure, Leon
Description	Journalist. Correspondence, essays, articles, and clippings, relating to the development and implementation of freedom of choice plans for school desegregation. Correspondents include James Lindsay Almond, Harry Flood Byrd, Virginius Dabney, Hardy Cross Dillard, Albertis Sydney Harrison, Burr Powell Harrison, James Jackson Kilpatrick, Francis Pickens Miller, Absalom Willis Robertson, Frederick Deane Goodwin Ribble, Howard Worth Smith, and Herbert Wechsler.
Call number	MS 72-1808
Date from	1957
Date to	1970
Geographic school	Virginia
Size	2 ft. (ca. 2400 items)
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Repository	University of Virginia Library, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Repository address	P.O. Box 400110, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4110
Repository contact name	Nicole Bouch
Repository contact title	Director, Special Collections
Repository contact email	nlb3d@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 243-1776
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o Almond, J. Lindsay (James Lindsay), 1898-1986 o Harrison, Albertis S. (Albertis Sydney), 1907-1995 o Public schools o School children o School integration o Segregation in education o Journalism–Political aspects o Byrd, Harry F. (Harry Flood), 1887-1966 o Dabney, Virginius, 1901-1995 o Dillard, Hardy Cross, 1902-1982 o Harrison, B. P. (Burr Powell), 1904-1973 o Kilpatrick, James Jackson, 1920-2010
Types	o Clippings o Correspondence o Legal documents

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Papers of Judge John Paul 1930-1964

Papers of Judge John Paul 1930-1964

Creator	Judge John Paul
Description	Judge John Paul who was the district court judge who ruled that the Charlottesville schools had to reopen with a plan of integration. He was also involved in the Warren County school cases. In these files we have Paul’s correspondence with attorneys such as Oliver Hill, Spottswood W. Robinson III, John S. Battle, and Lindsay Almond as well as court motions, orders etc.
Call number	Mss 81-7
Date from	1930
Date to	1964
Geographic school	Charlottesville, Warren County, VA
Size	unknown
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Repository	University of Virginia Law Library
Repository address	Arthur J. Morris Law Library, 580 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Repository contact name	Cecilia Brown
Repository contact title	Special Collections and Archives Assistant
Repository contact email	lawlibref@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 924-3023
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o African Americans–Segregation o Almond, J. Lindsay (James Lindsay), 1898-1986 o Battle, John Stewart, 1890-1972 o Public schools o Race relations o School closings o School integration o Paul, John, 1883-1964 o Hill, Oliver W., 1907-2007 o Robinson, Spottswood W, 1916-1998. o Public schools–Virginia–Warren County
Types	o Correspondence o Legal documents

October 23, 2018

Frederick D. G. Ribble papers

Frederick D. G. Ribble papers

Creator	Frederick D. G. Ribble
Description	Professional papers, his appointment to the Gray commission and involvement with the Prince Edward Free School Association.
Call number	Mss 77-1
Date from	1920
Date to	1965
Geographic school	Virginia
Size	4 folders
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Repository	University of Virginia Law Library
Repository address	Arthur J. Morris Law Library, 580 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Repository contact name	Cecilia Brown
Repository contact title	Special Collections and Archives Assistant
Repository contact email	lawlibref@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 924-3023
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o African Americans–Segregation o Public schools o Race relations o School children o School closings o School integration–Massive resistance movement o Segregation in education o Ribble, F. D. G. (Frederick Deane Goodwin), 1898-1970. o Public schools–Virginia–Prince Edward County o Virginia. Commission on Public Education
Types	Legal documents

October 23, 2018

Virginia Judicial papers, 1930-1964

Virginia Judicial papers, 1930-1964

Creator	John Paul
Description	Case files, ca. 1930-1960, comprise the bulk of the collection. General civil and criminal case files are grouped separately from bankruptcy and land condemnation cases. Case files include two Virginia school desegregation cases which he heard in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Administrative files for the federal district court contain extensive documentation regarding case loads, rules of court, probation, and jury call decisions. Also included are professional correspondence, speeches and articles. Correspondents include Alfred D. Barksdale, Albert V. Bryan, Armistead M. Dobie, Ted Dalton, Sterling Hutcheson, John J. Parker, Floyd H. Roberts, Simon E. Sobeloff, Frank S. Tavenner, Jr., and Roby C. Thompson.
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Date from	1930
Date to	1960
Geographic school	Virginia
Size	94 boxes (36 linear ft.)
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Repository	University of Virginia Law Library
Repository address	Arthur J. Morris Law Library, 580 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Repository contact name	Cecilia Brown
Repository contact title	Special Collections and Archives Assistant
Repository contact email	lawlibref@virginia.edu
Repository contact phone	(434) 924-3023
DoveRegion	region7
Subjects	o African American students o African Americans–Civil rights o Public schools o School children o School integration o School integration–Massive resistance movement o Segregation in education o Paul, John, 1883-1964. United States. District Court (Virginia : Western District) o Segregation in education–Law and legislation–Virginia.
Types	o Correspondence o Legal documents