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Published in 1959, includes the Majority Report, Concurring Statements, and Dissenting Report

Excerpts from book, "Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee" concerning the importance of educating youth .

Excerpts from address of Delegate Robert Whitehead made before Charlottesville Chapter of University Women, December 14, 1955. discussing reasons, pros and cons, for calling for a Constitutional Convention. 4 pages

Gray Report, use of public funds for private school tuition

Document pertaining to the first meeting of the Committee To Study Problems OF Integration In Arlington Public Schools. Attendees are mentioned, and general goals and framework of the committee is discussed. Dated June 23, 1954. 3 pages.

Flyer criticizing the use of 'New Deal' era text books in Virginia schools due to their "creeping Socialism and collectivism", and advocating for education based on free enterprise, individualism, and patriotism. 2 pages

Flyer announcing an all-member meeting to inform the public about the threat to public education in Virginia. 2 pages.

Flyer from "Save our Schools Committee of Arlington" requesting volunteers and money to defeat the proposed constitutional convention in the January 9, 1956 referendum. 2 pages.

Two newspaper articles: "Mr. Battle Speaks Out" OP-ED and "Scholarship Program May Result in Even More Integration". Text of Mr. Battle's address at forum in which he is in favor of keeping public schools open. 2 pages.

Ballot Advocating Election of Lee Potter to County Board, School Bonds, School Election date in November

Flyer: "A Call to Immediate Action" from the Executive Board of the Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools requesting members to write Governor, Senator and Delegates stating opposition to a proposed amendment to Section 129 of the Virginia…

Includes Program, listing of special guests, Administrative Staff and School Board members in attendance.

Asks neighbors to vote against the Constitutional Convention concerning public education in Virginia. Changes to Constitution would allow public monies to be spent to provide private education tuition fees in response to the Supreme Court Decision. 2…

Committee formed to assure maintenance of public education in Arlington. Lists ays they will pursue their purpose.

Committee formed to assure maintenance of public education in Arlington. Lists ays they will pursue their purpose.

Committee formed to assure maintenance of public education in Arlington. Lists ays they will pursue their purpose.

Comments from Virginia and West Virginia newspapers and citizens about the Supreme Court Case banning segregation in schools.

Flyer: urging people to register to vote in preparation for any special election or referendum that may be held in the next six months. Describes poll taxes. 2 pages

Transcript of Forum discussion with Dr. O. Glenn Stahl, Mr. Edmund Campbell and Mr. William M. Lightsey with moderator Matthew Warren "to tell the story of a citizens' committee from Arlington, Virginia, which is organized to keep the schools open".…

Article written by C. Glen Hass, Associate Superintendent in Charge of Instruction, Arlington County Public Schools. Describes 7 parent handbooks that explain the instructional program and school policies in Arlington's schools. 3 pages