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Virginia Crockford papers, 1955/1999 3.95 Linear Feet 9, 5" doc cases, 1, 2.5" doc case

Crockford, Virginia Allen, 1917-2001

The Virginia Crockford papers, 1955-1999, bulk 1961-1975, is a collection of materials used by Virginia Crockford during her tenure on the City of Richmond School Board (1962-1972) and on the steering committee of the Richmond Tomorrow strategic planning group (1989-1993). The collection primarily consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, task force reports, and informational material regarding Richmond City Public Schools. A primary focus of the material is the desegregation of Richmond City Public Schools, highlighting public reaction and the school board's response and implementation of this policy.

  1. Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library

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