Date: May 18, 1954
Decade: 1950s
Creator: The Florence Times
Description: Describes the reactions of local school superintendents and commissioners after the Supreme Court ruled segregation unconstitutional. Also, includes statements from Dr. E.B. Norton, president of Florence State Teachers College, who believed the college faced serious problems from the decision but that they could find a solution over time.
Language: English
Subject: Education
Location Depicted: Florence, AL
Digital Publisher: The Florence Times
Rights Information: Public Domain (Fair Use)
Citation: “Alabama Stunned By Segregation Rule: Reaction At Shoals Is Mixed.”The FlorenceTimes, May 18, 1954.
Source Format: Newspaper
Type: Text
Format: PDF
Tags: College, Court, Education, Norton, Schools, Segregation