| Title |
Harry Clifton Byrd's Statement before the Legislative Council, "The University of Maryland and Higher Education for Negroes", July 16, 1947
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| Description |
Byrd's Statement titled "The University of Maryland and Higher Education for Negroes" before the Legislative Council on July 16, 1947. The inclusion of African Americans at the University of Maryland was a very controversial topic during this time. Byrd released this statement to inform the community about decisions regarding integrated education, housing, and academic opportunity.
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| Extent |
51 pages |
| Date |
1947-07-16 |
| Location |
United States; Maryland; North America; College Park |
| Subject(s) |
Byrd, Harry Clifton, 1889-1970; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Maryland Agricultural College; Civic leaders; Segregation in higher education; School integration; Legislative councils; Racism |
| Citation |
Harry Clifton Byrd papers, Accession 72-4, Series 1, Box 8 |
| Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/38527
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| Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#CNE
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| Terms of Use |
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