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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.

The Work and Growth of the Committees for Public Schools. Describes the development and history of the Committee. 2 pages

Most common questions asked about the "who, what and why" of the Committees for Public Schools. 9 questions and answers. 2 pages.

Listing of Advisory Board members and Officers of the Committee for Public Schools and gives their positions outside of the Committee.

Letter urging Governor and General Assembly to follow the plan in the Majority Report of the Perrow Commission on Education not to amend the Virginia Constitution. 2 pages.

Statement to build high schools as part of established long-range plan. High schools were planned o meet Richmond's needs long before integration problem arose. Discusses how integration may affect Richmond School system. Expresses the opinion that…

Analysis of constitutional changes proposed in House Joint Resolution 23 offered to the Virginia General Assembly by Delegate Wheatley on April 9, repared by Edmund D. Campbell. 3 pages.

Letter with attached report addressing, 1. Analysis of Democratic Primary Results, 2. The need for Continuing State Committee Operations, 3. Present Financial Situation, 4. Proposed Budget for August through January, 5. Financial Appeal. 5 pages.

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…

Registration Record, Arlington Committee To Preserve Public Schools.

Blank check: "Pay to the order of Arlington Committee to Preserve Public 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

Letter from 23 Arlington Citizens who have formed an interim Organizing Committee to Preserve Public Schools giving reasons they feel it is important to form the committee and asking other citizens to join them.

Letter to members of the "Arlington Committee to Preserve Schools" asking current members to try to register at least 10 more people because the Committee will be meeting with Virginia Governor Stanley and would like to be able to report a membership…

Letter requesting General Assembly not to nullify Sections 129 and 133 of the Virginia Constitution that would result in the closing of public schools in Virginia.

Article about the first day of integrated school at Stratford Junior High School in Arlington and the preparations that had been made to make a smooth transition.

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.

Letter sent to members of the "Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools" asking members to vote to maintain the Committee. By-Laws required a vote to continue the Committee. Reasons given as to the importance of the work the Committee has done.

Treasurer's Report, Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools.

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