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Document detailing the decision of the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit regarding the constitutionality of the School Board's redrawing of districts to integrate former Hoffman-Boston students into two new school districts. 7 pages

Letter from T. Edward Rutter commending Principal Richmond on his leadership.

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

Letter from Helen J. Murray expressing respect for the staff, students, and parents of Stratford. 2 pages

Letter from Mr. A. W. Krop Jr. (?) explaining his daughter (?) Shirley's absence from school as a protest to integration

Letter from Principal Richmond to Naomi Chapman thanking her for her letter.

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

Report compiled by the Social Action Committee of the Rock Spring Congregation Church in Arlington, Virginia that ran in the Northern Virginia Sun in the issues of December 19, 20, and 22 1958. The report details the integration of Montgomery County…

Document regarding the Arlington County School Board's plan in response to the possible District Court decision that Stratford Junior High School admit four African-American students. 4 pages

Poem about the police presence on the day of Stratford's integration, signed by Willie. Front and back pages contain notes instructing others to read the poem. 4 pages

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

Message to Principal Richmond regarding a student conduct issue on January 26, 1959. Note on document says "Ja 4-0892"

Anonymous letter to Principal Richmond expressing pride in the students and teachers' response to integration.

Letter from Beth M. Green to Mr. Richmond regarding the integration of Stratford and personal updates. 2 pages

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

Possibly the envelop for the letter from M. S. Cooper. Various notes on front and back. 2 pages

Letter from K. M. King with advice regarding the integration of Stratford.

Letter to the students of Stratford from "Two Northern Students at the University of Michigan" commending the students on the peaceful integration of their school. 2 pages

Letter to the students of Stratford from "Two Northern Students at the University of Michigan" commending the students on the peaceful integration of their school. 2 pages

Letter from Hugh T. Hancock to Mr. Richmond including personal updates and family pictures. 8 pages