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4 page document discussing the national civil rights movement and the struggle for desegregation in Arlington. Backs of pages include a program of a dinner and dance, a salute of the Arlington Young Democrats by the Arlington County Board Democrats,…

Summary reported by a Fairfax County organization, the Democratic Women of Mount Vernon, regarding the Supreme Court Decision, reactions, population information, and integration in Fairfax. 15 Pages

Address of the Governor to the General Assembly submitting a bill for a referendum on holding a Constitutional Convention to amend Section 141 of the Constitution of Virginia. 4 pages

Arlingtonians for a Better County, Minutes, 1956, analysis of election results from around County after defeat f ABC candidate by Arlington Independent Movements candidate, Dr. Blevins. 2 pages.

Document containing statements of residents of Lyon Park, with names and addresses, declaring why they will be voting against the referendum and urging neighbors to join them. Two pages

Parts: 1. Table of Contents; 2. These are the Facts; 3. Cost of Bond Issue; 4. Minimum State Requirements for School Buildings; 5. Forecast of Ultimate Enrollment and Ultimate School Buildings Needs; 6. Meeting Arlington School Needs Includes Map of…

Remarks made by Representative Watkins Abbitt on Thursday, June 9, 1955. Rep. Abbitt reads a statement prepared by the Defenders of State Sovereignty and Individual Liberties, an organization formed in opposition to the Supreme Court's ruling…

Letter from Thrifton residents, with Mrs. Henle and Mrs. King's names and phone numbers listed as people to contact urging a vote against the referendum.

Directory, Arlington County Council of Parents and Teachers includes calendar of PTA meetings, listing of PTAs and Officers and Committees. 17 pages.

Letter from the Virginia State Industrial Union Council on District of Columbia Council stationary urging union members to vote against the Constitutional Convention referendum on January 9th. 4 pages. Back of last page has handwritten names written…

Fact sheet issued by Citizens Committee for School Improvement against the referendum for a Constitutional Convention on January 9th.

Fact sheet issued by Arlington Public Schools regarding segregation and Integration. 5 pages

Explains the need for the monies and plans for its use. 3 pages.

Flyer: "Arlingtonians for a Better County Urge You to Vote Yes on Bonds".

Flyer explaining the two Bond Referenda on the ballot, Special Election, June 5, 1956. 3 pages.

Flyer explaining the two Bond Referendum on the ballot, Special Election, June 5, 1956. 3 pages.

Flyer explaining the Bond Referendum on the ballot, May 13, 1958 for County and School improvements. 3 pages.

Flyer explaining the Bond Referendum on the ballot, May 17, 1960 for County and School improvements. 3 pages.

Flyer: "Go to the Polls On Tuesday, November 7 and Vote for School Bonds". pages. Second page: lyer: Campaign flyer showing Arlington County Board candidates, Daniel A. Dugan, Fred W. Bach and Jacob Bechtel's, latforms and records on schools.

Flyer to encourage passage of the School Bonds. Explains needs because of increasing enrollments, timeliness in meeting needs and planning and construction phases of building a school. 3 pages.