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"A Child's Education Or A Parent's Beliefs"
Editorial discussing the recent riots and protests connected with New Orleans' public school desegregation. The author criticizes the parents refusing to allow their white children to attend school with African American students, worrying their…
"A Crime without Excuse"
this is a reprint from the Florida Times Union
On May 14, 1909, Mick Morris, sometimes listed as Maik or Mike Morris, pleaded guilty to the killing the of W. M. Langston, the sheriff of Leon County on March 19, 1909. Langston was serving a warrant…
On May 14, 1909, Mick Morris, sometimes listed as Maik or Mike Morris, pleaded guilty to the killing the of W. M. Langston, the sheriff of Leon County on March 19, 1909. Langston was serving a warrant…
"A Determined Mob Takes Life of Mick Morris"
On May 14, 1909, Mick Morris, sometimes listed as Maik or Mike Morris, pleaded guilty to the killing the of W. M. Langston, the sheriff of Leon County on March 19, 1909. Langston was serving a warrant from Decatur County, Georgia for Morris’s arrest…
"A Mob Overruled Insanity Doge, Negro Was Hanged"
On May 14, 1909, Mick Morris, sometimes listed as Maik or Mike Morris, pleaded guilty to the killing the of W. M. Langston, the sheriff of Leon County on March 19, 1909. Langston was serving a warrant from Decatur County, Georgia for Morris’s arrest…
"A Southern Disease?" **note: cartoon attached uses the "N" word**
The Florida Flambeau printed an editorial in response to the events in Little Rock and Front Royal, Virginia. In particular, the actions by state legislatures to close schools rather than integrate them. In addition to the article, which is…
"A Suggestion for UGA," 1950
Newspaper article that theorizes what the student government can do if they are proposed with an ultimatum to let African American students attend Florida State. No opinion is given, but the author encourages the student government to get as many…
"A Tribute to Leslie N. Wilson (1923-1988)
James J. Davis and James Earl Norman authored this tribute. Dr. Wilson was a professor of modern languages - in his case, a specialist in Spanish. He specialized in Afro-Hispanic literature and was a Fulbright-Hayes scholar.
"A&M Faculty Asked to Stay out of Boycott"
The Tallahassee Democrat reported on a meeting FAMU President had with faculty, staff, and employees regarding the bus boycott.
"A&M Refuses FSU Student"
Brief write up discussing the recent refusal of FAMU to enroll FSU student Jeff Poland in the class "Social Adjustment of the American Negro." The refusal was due to Poland still being on probation from his participation in sit-in protests in March,…
"Adams' Letter Is Bigoted, Prejudiced"
Refutes earlier letter to the editor which decried the loss of tradition, and the southern way of life if FSU and FAMU were to merge. Author asserts the increase in library size would be a boon to the university. Concludes that "'our way of life,…