Anti-Busing Protest in Richmond Reel #1

Extent:
1 Items
Scope and content:

TITLE ON REEL:Anti-Bussing, Skinny Morrisett's Parade, 8-29-70, Police I.D.; RUNTIME: 00:04:00; DESCRIPTION: This reel contains footage of approximately 250 individuals protesting school desegregation via busing in downtown Richmond. This protest appears to be majority white, though there are participants who are people of color, both adults and children. This footage shows demonstrators gathering in Monroe Park, leaving Monroe Park, marching in downtown Richmond, and approaching the Virginia State Capitol grounds.

Physical facet:
16mm

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library
James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 842003
901 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2003
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POC: SCA Staff
Phone: (804) 828-1108
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