Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School, 6th Grade Class
Subject
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
Many of these students worried about attending integrated schools. By the end of the year most of them admitted to enjoying the year and making new friends.
Creator
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School
Source
Mayor Kevin White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983)
Correspondences, Box 3, Folder 5
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
Circa 1974
Contributor
Beaubrun, Krystle
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated.
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation during the 1974-1975 school year.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) Correspondence, Box 3, Folder 5
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
Circa 1975
Contributor
Beaubrun, Krystle
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation during the 1974-1975 school year.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) Correspondence, Box 3, Folder 5
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
Circa 1975
Contributor
Beaubrun, Krystle
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation during the 1974-1975 school year.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) Correspondence, Box 3, Folder 5
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
Circa 1975
Contributor
Beaubrun, Krystle
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated.
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
This is an excerpt from a book compiled of essays written by sixth grade students of the Oliver W. Holmes Middle School in the Dorchester section of Boston. The essays document the experiences of an integrated class during Phase I of desegregation during the 1974-1975 school year.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) Correspondences, Box 3, Folder 5
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
Circa 1975
Contributor
Beaubrun, Krystle
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston (Mass.)—Race Relations--History—20th Century
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
Students at the Oliver W. Holmes School in Dorchester, MA wrote essays on their experiences with Phase I of the court ordered desegregation of Boston public schools. The students' teacher sent the essays to Mayor Kevin White. Almost all of the essays demonstrate that while desegregation was the focus in the beginning of the school year, that disappeared as they formed new friendships and went on multiple field trips. When this student first heard about integration in Boston schools, he thought it was a good idea. One of the most memorable moments of the school year was when he was elected to the Bi-Racial Council. The council allows students to get together and speak on racial issues.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983). 0245.001 Box 3, Folder 5: Correspondence
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
circa 1975
Contributor
Prescott, Lauren
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated.
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston (Mass.)—Race Relations--History—20th Century
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
Students at the Oliver W. Holmes School in Dorchester, MA wrote essays on their experiences with Phase I of the court ordered desegregation of Boston public schools. The students' teacher sent the essays to Mayor Kevin White. Almost all of the essays demonstrate that while desegregation was the focus in the beginning of the school year, that disappeared as they formed new friendships and went on multiple field trips. This particular student is against busing, even though she agrees with integration. She believes that students should be able to choose which school they want to attend.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983). 0245.001 Box 3, Folder 5: Correspondence
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
circa 1975
Contributor
Prescott, Lauren
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated.
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
Students at the Oliver W. Holmes School in Dorchester, MA wrote essays on their experiences with Phase I of the court ordered desegregation of Boston public schools. The students' teacher sent the essays to Mayor Kevin White. Almost all of the essays demonstrate that while desegregation was the focus in the beginning of the school year, that disappeared as they formed new friendships and went on multiple field trips. This student was nervous about integration, but was relieved to find out that other students were just as nervous as she was.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983). 0245.001 Box 3, Folder 5: Correspondence
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
circa 1975
Contributor
Prescott, Lauren
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated.
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston (Mass.)—Race Relations--History—20th Century
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
Students at the Oliver W. Holmes School in Dorchester, MA wrote essays on their experiences with Phase I of the court ordered desegregation of Boston public schools. The students' teacher sent the essays to Mayor Kevin White. Almost all of the essays demonstrate that while desegregation was the focus in the beginning of the school year, that disappeared as they formed new friendships and went on multiple field trips. This particular student was bused to school and was frightened to enter an integrated school. Immediately, he made friends with two black classmates. He did not want to attend the Holmes school for a second year, not because of integration but because the school was older and in poor condition.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983). 0245.001 Box 3, Folder 5: Correspondence
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
circa 1975
Contributor
Prescott, Lauren
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated.
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.
Boston (Mass.)—Race Relations--History—20th Century
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
White, Kevin H.
Description
Students at the Oliver W. Holmes School in Dorchester, MA, wrote essays on their experiences with Phase I of the court ordered desegregation of Boston public schools. The students' teacher sent the essays to Mayor Kevin White. Almost all of the essays demonstrate that while desegregation was the focus in the beginning of the school year, that disappeared as they formed new friendships and went on multiple field trips. The student in this essay was not bused, but did not want to attend the Holmes school. They go on to explain that while there wasn't violence at the Holmes school, there were several stabbings outside of school at the Ashmont train station. Despite all of that, the student proclaimed that it was their favorite school year.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983). 0245.001 Box 3, Folder 5: Correspondence
Publisher
Boston City Archives
Date
circa 1975
Contributor
Prescott, Lauren
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Boston City Archives. Rights status is not evaluated.
Relation
View the finding aid to the Mayor Kevin H. White records, 1929-1999 (Bulk, 1968-1983) for more related information.