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First Day of Integration
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A Memphis Press-Scimitar article from July 12, 1955, that contains images of the desegregation of the Hoxie schools.
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Jul 12, 1955
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Newspaper Clipping
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Perfect Attendance Certificate
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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
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May 25, 1956
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Certificate
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Citation to Hoxie 21
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The citation dated June 19, 2003, issued to the Hoxie 21 by the State of Arkansas recognizing the courage of the families
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Jun 19, 2003
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Certificate
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FBI Joins Hoxie Integration Article
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An article from an unknown newspaper about the FBI's involvement in the Hoxie, Arkansas schools integration. The article
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Sep 13, 1955
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Newspaper clipping
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Letter to Hoxie parents from Thurgood Marshall
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A letter written by Thurgood Marshall, Special Counsel to the NAACP, to all parents of Hoxie 21 children. It is addressed to Mr.
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Aug 12, 1955
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Letter
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Letter to Hoxie Parents from K.E. Vance
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A letter dated December 1, 1955, from Superintendent K. E. Vance to parents about an upcoming legal meeting with Hoxie School
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Dec 1, 1955
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Letter
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Resolution Adopted Last Night by Foes of Integration at Hoxie
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A resolution written by the Foes of Integration in Hoxie, Arkansas in regards to the decision made by the Hoxie School Board to
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Aug 3, 1955
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Document
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Documenting 'The First Stand'
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A June 14, 2000, Commercial Appeal article (online version) about the making of the documentary film "The First Stand".
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Jun 14, 2000
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Newspaper
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Letter to Marshall Hill from Coach Saunches
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A letter from Coach Ray Saunches advising Marshall Hill to find a school where his son, Wesley can excel athletically.
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May 14, 1957
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Letter
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The First Stand Wins Peabody Award
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An April 3, 2004, Commercial Appeal story about "Hoxie: The First Stand" winning a Peabody Award.
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Apr 3, 2004
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Newspaper clipping
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Interview with Fayth Hill Washington
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This is an interview with Ms. Fayth Hill Washington, who was a member of the Hoxie 21, a group of African-American students who
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Nov 15, 2006
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Digital Video
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Memo to Roy Wilkins from Mildred Bond
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A memo from Mildred L. Bond, NAACP Field Secretary to Roy Wilkins, Civil Rights activist and NAACP official. It is a report of
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Aug 6, 1955
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Memo
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