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M3. Springfield School Desegregation Case Transcripts, 1975

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: M-03

Scope and Contents

Transcripts of proceedings of the U.S. District Court case, Rev. Negil L. McPherson et al. vs. School District #186, popularly called the Springfield School Desegregation case. The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, forcing the desegregation of Springfield schools. The hearings took place September-October 1975. In the United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois, Southern Division, Rev. Negil L. McPherson, Sr., et al (plaintiffs) v School District #186, Springfield, Illinois (defendants)

Dates

  • Other: Date acquired: 11/17/1977

Extent

0.33 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

By date

Source of Acquisition

Dorothy Mau

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520