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Alternative Schooling
News report of alternative schools during busing
Boston City Council Resolution
A Boston City Council resolution, adopted on December 15, 1975, and proposed by Louise Day Hicks, condemning Judge Garrity's decision to place South Boston High School under receivership.
Boston Unity Day
A flyer promoting "Boston Unity Day", a protest sponsored by "Restore Our Alienated Rights" (ROAR)
Busing Debate Transcript
Audio recording of a Boston busing debate from an episode of “A Left and a Right”
Correspondence from Reading, Massachusetts
Correspondence between Mayor Kevin White and a high school student in Reading, Massachusetts who is against busing.
Correspondence from Richmond, Virginia
Correspondence between a woman in Richmond, Virginia and Mayor Kevin White. This parent has also experienced busing for racial integration and does not think it is a good idea. She further believes that the money could instead go towards increased…
Garrity/Hicks Letters
Correspondence between Louise Day Hicks, Boston City Councilor, and Judge W. Arthur Garrity, December 9, 1974
Hicks Campaign Flyer
A campaign poster for Louise Day Hicks for her run at a United States Congress seat, 1970
Hyde Park
Evening Compass clips: 1974-75 - Boston TV News Digital Library