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Letter from M. Bates (Mrs. William T. Bates) thanking Claude Richmond for his thoughtful approach to the integration of Stratford. 2 pages

Letter to members of the Committee to Uphold the Electorate for a subscription drive to the Northern Virginia Sun to raise funds to cover the School Board's debt and court fees, dated February 25, 1948

Letter from Mabel Leigh Rooke to Kathryn H. Stone regarding the possibility of an African American student attending segregated Wakefield Junior-Senior High School.

Letter from Magdalena By (?), a student in the Philippines, note on back says "wants a pen pal." 3 pages

Letter from The National Conference of Christians and Jews commending Claude Richmond and offering support.

Letter from M. S. Cooper asking to excuse his daughter from wearing shorts in mixed company. 2 pages

Statement of Mrs. Kathryn H. Stone promoting a middle ground between those for and against integration of Virginia schools. 2 pages

Statement of Mrs. Kathryn H. Stone promoting a middle ground between those for and against integration of Virginia schools. 2 pages

Letter from Mrs. Warren Brumleve addressed to the Boys and Girls of Stratford Jr. High, commending them for their attitude during integration.

Letter from Washington, DC student Naomi Chapman thanking the Students of Stratford Junior High School. 2 pages

Northern Virginia Sun Clipping, May 27 1958 regarding U.S. District Court hearing on school desegregation in Prince Edward County, VA

Northern Virginia Sun Clipping, June 11 1958 regarding Democratic Congressional candidate Henry J. Rolf's opposition to integration public schools

Letter from the Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools with a vote to continue the existence of the committee

Letter regarding press statement, recruitment of new members, and upcoming committee meeting

Letter to Dr. Barnard Joy of the Arlington County School Board with copies to the members of the board written by parents of the graduates of Stratford Junior High School reporting their sponsorship of an integrated prom and encouraging integrated…

Letter from Paul Harenberg, teacher in Suffolk Co, NY, requesting a student visit to Stratford to learn about the integration of southern schools

Wilmington Board's approved policies towards the implementation of desegregation. 2 pages

Letter from Phoebe A. Lusk on behalf of the Stratford Junior High School PTA commending Claude Richmond of the way Stratford integrated. Letter mentions enclosed resolution, document not found.

Letter from Ralph S. Pearse commending the principle on how he handled the integration of Stratford.

Letter from Rose Rovin, Secretary of the Arlington County Civic Federation, informing Claude Richmond of the adoption of resolution on February 3rd commending him for preservation of law and order on the day of Stratford's integration.