|
|
|
Hoxie Board Issues Challenge to Segregation Forces
|
|
An article from The Times Dispatch affirming that the Hoxie School Board would legally defend desegregation against segregation
|
|
Sep 8, 1955
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Perfect Attendance Certificate
|
|
A certificate showing that Fayth Hill, one of the Hoxie 21, did not miss a day of school during the six week session ending May
|
|
May 25, 1956
|
|
Certificate
|
|
|
|
|
Citation to Hoxie 21
|
|
The citation dated June 19, 2003, issued to the Hoxie 21 by the State of Arkansas recognizing the courage of the families
|
|
Jun 19, 2003
|
|
Certificate
|
|
|
|
|
Interview with Fayth Hill Washington
|
|
This is an interview with Ms. Fayth Hill Washington, who was a member of the Hoxie 21, a group of African-American students who
|
|
Nov 15, 2006
|
|
Digital Video
|
|
|
|
|
Interview with Charlene Trotter
|
|
This is an interview with Ms. Charlene Trotter, who was a teacher at the Hoxie Colored School before the integration of the
|
|
May 19, 2006
|
|
Digital Video
|
|
|
|
|
Interview with Charles C. Mercer, Jr.
|
|
This is an interview with Mr. Charles C. Mercer, Jr., a lawyer and former Executive Director for the Arkansas Council on Human
|
|
May 19, 2006
|
|
Digital Video
|
|
|
|
|
Interview with Essie Steadman
|
|
This is an interview with Ms. Essie Steadman, who worked as bus driver for the segregated Hoxie School District. She drove the
|
|
Jun 23, 2006
|
|
Digital Video
|
|
|
|
|
Interview with Ethel Tompkins
|
|
This is an interview with Ms. Ethel Tompkins, who was a high school student during the Hoxie, Arkansas School district
|
|
Jun 19, 2006
|
|
Digital Video
|
|
|
|
|
Interview with Charles Penix
|
|
This is an interview with Mr. Charles Penix, the son of the Hoxie, Arkansas School Board attorney. His father was a politically
|
|
Jul 6, 2006
|
|
Digital Video
|
|
|
|
|
Resolution Adopted Last Night by Foes of Integration at Hoxie
|
|
A resolution written by the Foes of Integration in Hoxie, Arkansas in regards to the decision made by the Hoxie School Board to
|
|
Aug 3, 1955
|
|
Document
|
|
|
|
|
Flyer for AR HR1033 Bill Recognizing 50th Anniversary of Hoxie 21
|
|
A flyer for the Arkansas House Resolution 1033 recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hoxie 21 desegregation event.
|
|
Apr 11, 2005
|
|
Flyer
|
|
|
|
|
Letter to Hoxie parents from Thurgood Marshall
|
|
A letter written by Thurgood Marshall, Special Counsel to the NAACP, to all parents of Hoxie 21 children. It is addressed to Mr.
|
|
Aug 12, 1955
|
|
Letter
|
|