https://bosdesca.omeka.net/items/browse?collection=6&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CCreator&sort_dir=d&output=atom2024-03-28T12:46:57-04:00Omekahttps://bosdesca.omeka.net/items/show/139The Bible Answers Racial Questions]]>The Bible Answers Racial Questions that was sent to Judge Garrity anonymously. The booklet lists Biblical passages that employ the words "white," "black," "color," or similar key phrases and analyzes their applicability to 20th century race relations in the United States. The booklet's overall argument is that the Bible supports segregation and that efforts to integrate society betray the will of God.]]>2015-05-21T16:58:22-04:00
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Title
The Bible Answers Racial Questions
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This is the cover of a 24-page booklet entitled The Bible Answers Racial Questions that was sent to Judge Garrity anonymously. The booklet lists Biblical passages that employ the words "white," "black," "color," or similar key phrases and analyzes their applicability to 20th century race relations in the United States. The booklet's overall argument is that the Bible supports segregation and that efforts to integrate society betray the will of God.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. Box 49, Folder 4.
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections Department, Joseph P. Healey Library, University of Massachusetts Boston
Date
circa 1974
Contributor
Jacob Lusk
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Please see: http://blogs.umb.edu/archives/about/rights-and-reproductions/ for copyright information.
Relation
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. View the finding aid for related materials.
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
Description
This invitation to a recognize an organized "Day of Mourning" was sent to Judge Garrity. The invitation interprets Garrity's decision to desegregate schools as a violation of rights. It encourages parents to keep children home from school and instead go to their respective places of worship to pray for reform.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. Box 49, Folder 4.
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections Department, Joseph P. Healey Library, University of Massachusetts Boston
Date
September 1974
Contributor
Jacob Lusk
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Please see: http://blogs.umb.edu/archives/about/rights-and-reproductions/ for copyright information.
Relation
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. View the finding aid for related materials.
[Card Sent to Judge Garrity from St. Anthony Shrine]
Subject
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
Description
This card was sent to Judge Garrity to notify him of mass services held "for [his] welfare and intentions" at St. Anthony Shrine.
Creator
St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA
Source
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. Box 49, Folder 3.
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections Department, Joseph P. Healey Library, University of Massachusetts Boston
Date
September 9, 1974
Contributor
Jacob Lusk
Rights
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Relation
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. View the finding aid for related materials.
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This drawing served as the cover for "The Sun," a small publication by a church based in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. The sketching depicts a Bible, tree, American flag, and the sun with a cross. A copy of "The Sun" was sent to Judge Garrity with thanks for his decision to desegregate Boston schools.
Creator
Redacted
Source
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. Box 49, Folder 5.
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections Department, Joseph P. Healey Library, University of Massachusetts Boston
Date
October 13, 1974
Contributor
Jacob Lusk
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Please see: http://blogs.umb.edu/archives/about/rights-and-reproductions/ for copyright information.
Relation
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. View the finding aid for related materials.
Letter to Judge Garrity from a middle school student
Subject
Boston (Mass.)—Race Relations--History—20th Century
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, Wendell Arthur, 1920-1999
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
Description
On June 21, 1974, Judge Garrity ruled in a court case that was filed by the NAACP in 1972. He found that racial segregation was present in the Boston school system in all areas of the city, at all grade levels, and in all types of schools. A firestorm ensued, and he received a barrage of correspondence from students, parents and citizens, both in support and in hostility to his court decision. This particular student believed in integration but did not believe in busing students. The student suggested that the city instead build parks, create more clubs for children as well as sports teams.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Garrity, W Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. SC-0090 Box 49, Folder 4: Correspondence
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Boston
Letter to Judge Garrity from a high school student in Boston
Subject
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Garrity, Wendell Arthur, 1920-1999
Description
On June 21, 1974, Judge Garrity ruled in a court case that was filed by the NAACP in 1972. He found that racial segregation was present in the Boston school system in all areas of the city, at all grade levels, and in all types of schools. A firestorm ensued, and he received a barrage of correspondence from students, parents and citizens, both in support and in hostility to his court decision. This student was about to be a senior in high school and wrote to Judge Garrity explaining why they should be able to stay at their current school. This particular student already bought their class ring and had their picture taken for the school yearbook and did not want to be forced to attend another school for senior year.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Garrity, W Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. SC-0090 Box 49, Folder 3: Correspondence
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Boston
Letter to Judge Garrity from a high school student in Boston
Subject
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
Race awareness—Massachusetts--Boston
Race relations--History--20th Century
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston
Segregation in education--United States
Description
On June 21, 1974, Judge Garrity ruled in a court case that was filed by the NAACP in 1972. He found that racial segregation was present in the Boston school system in all areas of the city, at all grade levels, and in all types of schools. A firestorm ensued, and he received a barrage of correspondence from students, parents and citizens, both in support and in hostility to his court decision. This student was about to be a senior in high school and wrote to Judge Garrity explaining why they should be able to stay at their current school.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Garrity, W Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. SC-0090 Box 49, Folder 3: Correspondence.
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections, University of Massachusetts Boston
[Letter to Judge Garrity from Minister in San Francisco, CA]
Subject
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This letter sent to Judge Garrity from a minister in San Francisco, California expressed "indebtedness" for the Judge's recent decision to desegregate Boston schools.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. Box 29, Folder 3.
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections Department, Joseph P. Healey Library, University of Massachusetts Boston
Date
October 23, 1974
Contributor
Jacob Lusk
Rights
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Relation
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. View the finding aid for related materials.
[News Release by a "Group of Concerned Women" in Boston]
Subject
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This news release was drafted by "a group of concerned women" living in Boston and who share a common employer (redacted). The release expresses worry for the city of Boston and the ways in which issues of race and class are bringing about destruction. The group addresses multiple bodies of influence, including religious leaders, to encourage virtues of reason, non-violent attitudes, and tolerance among Bostonians. A copy of this release was sent to Judge Garrity.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. Box 49, Folder 6.
Publisher
University Archives & Special Collections Department, Joseph P. Healey Library, University of Massachusetts Boston
Date
October 18, 1974
Contributor
Jacob Lusk
Rights
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Relation
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. View the finding aid for related materials.
[Letter to Judge Garrity from Minister in Canaan, NH]
Subject
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
Description
This letter was sent to Judge Garrity to express support for his decision to desegregate Boston's schools. The author acknowledges that many outside of Boston and the nation have been watching the case and its aftermath unfold. The author implies that if any city should be racially integrated, it should be Boston.
Creator
Name Redacted
Source
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. Box 49, Folder 3.
Publisher
Courtesy of the University Archives & Special Collections Department, Joseph P. Healey Library, University of Massachusetts Boston
Date
Circa 1974
Contributor
Jacob Lusk
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Please see: http://blogs.umb.edu/archives/about/rights-and-reproductions/ for copyright information.
Relation
Garrity, W. Arthur, Jr. : Papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. View the finding aid for related materials.