The Voice of Prince Edward County, Vol. ?, No. ?
Title
The Voice of Prince Edward County, Vol. ?, No. ?
Subject
African American newspapers
Associations, institutions, etc.—African American membership
Race discrimination—United States
Prince Edward County (Va.)
Description
"Electoral Board: Show Your True Colors!" - Author Unknown - The School Board Chairman has resigned and there is a call for a Black community member to be appointed. / "Selective Buying Campaign Ends" - Author Unknown -Selective Buying Committee voted to end the committee in light of a black person being appointed to the school board. / "Palmer? Deserved Rest?" - Author Unknown - The author slams an editorial in the Farmville Herald which applauds retiring school board member, George Palmer. / "Red Cross Denies Blacks Swimming Lessons" - Author Unknown - The Red Cross swimming lessons were canceled after seven black children tried to enroll. / "Editorial: The Blessing of Liberty to Ourselves and Our Posterity" - Author Unknown - A plea for the Black community to stop donating blood to the Red Cross until they can provide such things as swimming lessons to all. / "Whose Side Are You On, Boy???" - Author Unknown - The principal of Robert R. Moton is upset as the school shuts down for two days due to student protests. / "Perry Speaks to N.Y.C. (Neighborhood Youth Corps)" - Author Unknown - The new superintendent spoke with the Neighborhood Youth Corps to stress his commitment to the school system. / "Goldfish Found Dead" - Author Unknown - A humorous piece about two goldfish being found dead in T. Burwell Robinson's office sink.
Creator
Various Contributors
Aphonso Vance White, editor
Source
Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Date
1969-07-04
Rights
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Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
10010569
Coverage
Farmville, VA (Prince Edward County)
Provenance
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Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Original Format
3 pages, front only
Collection
Citation
Various Contributors and Aphonso Vance White, editor, “The Voice of Prince Edward County, Vol. ?, No. ?,” Hampden-Sydney College Digital Repository, accessed December 25, 2024, https://zzz-adm-host-084r.hsc.edu/items/show/727.