Petition submitted by residents of the village of Hillburn to the New York State Education Commissioner

Petition submitted by residents of the village of Hillburn to New York State Education Commissioner George D. Stoddard protesting segregation of black and white students. Petitioners urge the commissioner to direct the Board of Education of Central School District Number 1 in the town of Ramapo to overturn its resolution, and admit all black students to the Main School.
Identifier
NYSA_B0496-05_04915_Petition_1943-09-22
Date Original
September 22 1943
Language
English
Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Education Department. Office of Counsel. Files of appeals to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commissioner of Education, and Board of Regents. B0496-05. Box 61, File Number 04915.
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