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Western Union Mailgram to Mayor Kevin White from residents of Hyde Park. The writers threaten Hyde Park's secession from Boston if busing occurs.

A telegram to Mayor Kevin White from the Student Government Board at the University of Pittsburgh, demanding that the city use whatever force necessary to peacefully implement Phase II of the desegregation plan.

An act passed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts redefining the meaning of "racial imbalance"

An overview of the decision of Board of Education of Massachusetts for withholding close to $52 million in funding for the Boston Public Schools on account of the Boston School Committee's failure to adhere to the Racial Imbalance Act of 1965.

A resident of Bristol, Florida argued that races should not mix if it is against God's will. The letter cited Boston's history, international history and north/ south aggression. The resident believed in the superiority of the white race and claimed…

A resident of Utah requested information from the Mayor about busing. He believed the situation would grow over time and become a "hot" button issue.

A resident of Texas used his experience in education and asked the governor to divide the students by grade instead.

The letter argued that busing harmed education and cited an incident of violence involving a young student with a black belt. The author felt sympathy towards Mayor White and believed he had a solution to the problem.

Disgusted with the violence in Boston, this resident of Rhode Island suggested the intervention of religious officials.

A resident of Oklahoma disagreed with the busing situation in Boston. They felt sympathy for the children, but felt the north deserved what was happening in the city.