October 27, 1955
Describes that Burrell-Slater High School, a Black high school in Florence, had the highest enrollment in the history of the school with 169 students.
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School Tax Topic At Trenholm Meeting
November 1, 1955
Describes that Trenholm High School planned to have a program to discuss the Goodwyn Amendment, which was intended to increase taxes in order to support public education,and the recreational facilities provided for Black children in the area
Trenholm Hi School Opens August 29
August 24, 1955
Describes that a segregated school for Black students was opening and that the registration process was beginning.
Judge Denies New Trial: University Of Alabama Is Opened To Negroes
August 27, 1955
Describes that the US District Court denied an appeal from the University ofAlabama to maintain segregation after Autherine Lucy and Polly Ann Myers, both Black women, applied for entry
Alabama’s New Blueprint: School Officials Given Keep-Segregation Plans
September 22, 1955
Describes that school officials were given an outline for how the state government planned to preserve segregation. Also, notes that Alabama officials were planning to build new schools
Meat Lectures Scheduled At Negro Schools
September 27, 1955
Describes that students at Burrell-Slater High School in Florence and at Sterling High School in Sheffield would be receiving information about how to prepare and serve meat
In Tuscumbia: Trenholm Adds New Automobile Training
October 9, 1955
Describes that Trenholm High School, a segregated, Black school, was designing a two-year course for industrial training.
Negro Women Seek To Enter University
June 28, 1955
Describes that Polly Anne Myers and Autherine J. Lucy, two Black women from Birmingham, were seeking to enter the University of Alabama.
First Segregation Test Case To Be Heard In State
June 29, 1955
Describes that Autherine J. Lucy and Polly Ann Myers, two Black women seeking entry into the University of North Alabama, were appealing their case
Following Court Victory: Negroes To Ask University Admission
June 30, 1955
Describes that a federal judge ruled that Arthurine J. Lucy and Polly Ann Myers Hudson could not be denied entry into the University of Alabama because of their race
Letters To Editor: Continued Segregation In Schools Urged
July 15, 1955
Describes the belief that schools should not be integrated because white children and Black children would begin falling in love with one another. Also, notes the writer’s belief that God did not want schools to be integrated
Florence Negro Girl Scout Leader To Attend School
July 20, 1955
Describes that Helen W. Robinson, a Black girl scout troop leader, was to attend Edith Macy Girl Scout Training School in New York. Also, notes that Robinson had attended Lane College and had received a Bachelor’sDegree at Alabama State College.
New Step To Avoid Integration: Senate Approves Police Power
July 23, 1955
Describes that the Alabama Senate approved the use of police power to maintain segregation in public school
Segregation End Ordered: Integration Is Ordered, But Local Conditions To Be Taken Into Account
May 31, 1955
Describes that the Supreme Court ordered that public school segregation end as soon as possible, with the consideration of local conditions
Sterling Hi Has Honor Day
June 9, 1955
Describes that Sterling High School, a segregated school for Black students, was having a program to honor distinguished students at the school in Sheffield
Letters To Editor: Complains of Conditions in Many Negro Schools
April 13, 1955
Describes that Trenholm High School has been suffering from lack of funding and expresses that a change needed to be made
With Nine-One Record: Burrell-Slater Power In North Alabama
February 4, 1955
Describes that Burrell-Slater High School was succeeding in their basketball season and includes their schedule
Decatur Sets Negro School Meet Saturday
February 18, 1955
Describes that the Alabama Council for improving leadership in segregated, Blackschools was going to have a meeting where Black teachers could discuss issues they were facingat Lake Side High School
Negro Education Volcano Erupting Over Southland
June 11, 1950
Describes that schools considered separate but equal in the south were actually one billion dollars different and that the south could not afford to make facilities equal.
No. 6: ‘Know Your Town’ – Florence Negro Schools Making Splendid Record
May 18, 1950
Describes the segregated schools in the Florence area including Slater and Burrell and the new Handy elementary school.
Cherokee Negro Hi P-TA Progressive
March 19, 1950
Explains that the Parent-Teachers Association of the Cherokee Negro high school met in order to discuss needs for the students, specifically the need for a better water system and funds, and gained support from the community.
Young Negro Soprano To Be Vocal Soloist
January 26, 1951
Describes that a young, Black woman named Mary Robbswould appear as a soprano soloist with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
Will Ingram, Well Known Florence Negro, Dies Friday
February 19, 1951
Describes that a Black man named Will Ingram, who served as janitor at a segregated school in Florence, passed away
March of Dimes Program Set Sunday At Sterling High
February 9, 1951
Describes events that were to take place at the March of Dimes and includes the name of P.B. Swoopes, a Black man who served as the drive chairman