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Export of School Board Minutes, March 15, 1939
A large delegation of Blacks attended the school board meeting, petitioning for equalized schools and faculty salaries
Excerpt of School Board Minutes, 3/15/1938
School board minutes reporting a request to install elecric lights at Rich Hill School, and subsequent rejection by the board.
"Gov. Battle Feels School Segregation Will Stand"
Gov John Battle believes segregation will stand despite lawsuits from Pulaski and Prince Edward counties
“Legal Conflict Over State Segregation Law Moves From Facilities to Discrimination” (2nd portion of article: "Anti-Segregation Enters New Phase In Court Conflict"
Various Virginia school discrimination lawsuits (including Pulaski County) aimed at advancing arguements to the Supreme Court
"School Case Being Heard"
Judge Barksdale's previous dismissal of school discrimination lawsuit presented to the Court of Appeals
"PULASKI FORMS CITY WIDE CIVIC ORGANIZATION: Education, Relief and Politics Are Chief Interests"
Black residents of Pulaski County form civic organization to increase awareness of and support for school improvements and civic engagement.
"Ruling in Pulaski School Case Awaited. Testimony Heard in Two Day Trial"
Testimony of various witnesses is presented in regard to the school equalization lawsuit brought against Pulaski County School Board regarding Christiansburg Institute.
"School Board Refused to See Committee is Charge"
Pulaski County School Board refused to grant a hearing over the petition of community members that the planned 8 room school to be built to replace the burned Calfee Training School is inadequate.
"Pulaski Pupils Resume Classes" "Principal Accuses School Officials of Lack of Interest in Welfare of 250 Pupils"
Report of deplorable conditions of facility provided for Calfee students after fire burned down the school