“An Open Letter to Massachusetts Liberals” from “The Committee of Correspondents”
Subject
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
Description
The exact origins of this letter, its specific creators, and its specific intended recipients are unknown, although it is clearly marked as a “draft.” It appears to be from a group calling themselves “the committee of correspondents” and writing to Massachusetts’ “liberal” politicians on behalf of “the working class people of Boston.” Even with unknown origins, the letter provides significant insight into a particular set of anti-busing sentiments. The committee laments the current state of the city of Boston and states that “the Federal Court in Boston and Judge Garrity are distorting the Constitution and creating a Frankenstein in the form of massive forced busing.” They further detail their feelings over the course the seven page letter and call on “Massachusetts liberals” to find a way end busing and “honor” “the rights of all people and all neighborhoods.”
Creator
"The Committee of Correspondents"
Source
Congressman John Joseph Moakley Papers, 1926-2001 (MS100)
Series 04 District Issues, Box 5 Folder 49
Publisher
John Joseph Moakley Archive & Institute at Suffolk University, Boston, Mass.
Date
January 12, 1976
Contributor
Kintz, Laura
Rights
Copyright is retained by the creators of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the Moakley Archive & Institute. Prior permission is required for any commercial use.
Relation
View the finding aid to the John Joseph Moakley Papers for more information (PDF).
“Mourn Massachusetts” statement from Boston parents
Description
The specific authors of this statement are unknown, but they identify themselves in the text as “we, the parents of the children of Boston.” In the statement, the writers express their anger over the receivership of South Boston High School, calling Judge Garrity’s orders unconstitutional. They assert their belief that their elected officials in Congress, including Moakley, have not done enough to denounce the receivership and call on them to take action.
An early letter to Judge W. Arthur Garrity, Jr. 1972
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999.
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Segregation in education--Law and legislation--United States--History
Description
Letter Congratulating Judge W. Arthur Garrity on his desegregation decision.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collection of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
Circa 1972
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information for the University of Massachusetts Boston Archives is available online.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. See the finding aid for more related materials.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 49, Folder 2
Letter to Judge W. Arthur Garrity Jr., October 10, 1974.
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
School integration-- Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
A letter from a man whose son is in first grade. He states that desegregation is worth any violence that occurs.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collections of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
December 10, 1974
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information can be found online at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. See the finding aid for more related materials.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 49, Folder 7.
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999.
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
A Mass Card given for the intentions of Judge Garrity. The giver indicates that more men are needed like Garrity.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papaers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collections of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
October 1974
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information for UMass Boston is available online.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. See the finding aid for more related materials.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 49, Folder 6.
Letter to Judge W. Arthur Garrity , October 27, 1974
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This letter is offering support to Judge W. Arthur Garrity. The author is pleased the Garrity is standing firm against abuse from people who are anti-busing and believes that decision was long over due.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1672-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collections of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
October 27, 1974
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information can be found online at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. See the finding aid for more related materials.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 49, Folder 9.
A letter to Judge W. Arthur Garrity, November 6, 1974
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999.
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
In this letter, the author is very happy that Judge Garrity is finally forcing the city to integrate. The author does not agree with busing, but recognizes it as a means to a very important ends.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collections of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
November 6, 1974
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information can be found online at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. See the finding aid for more related materials.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 49, Folder 10.
A letter to Judge W. Arthur Garrity, December 17, 1974.
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999.
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This letter offers Judge Garrity support and explains that the author has been in several school systems during integration. The author believes that the only way to to get over irrational fear it is to sit down and converse with the other race.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collections of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
December 17, 1974
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information for the University of Massachusetts Boston archives is available online.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. See the finding aid for more related materials.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 49, Folder 13.
A letter to Judge W. Arthur Garrity Jr., December 17, 1974.
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999.
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This letter tells Judge Garrity that many people agree with him and are on his side although they are silent. He also encloses a patriotic letter he wrote to his local paper about desegregation.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collections of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
December 17, 1974
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information for the University of Massachusetts Boston Archives and be found online.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997. See the finding aid for more related materials.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 49, Folder 13.
Letter to Judge W. Arthur Garrity Jr., December 9, 1975.
Subject
African Americans--Segregation
Boston (Mass.)
Boston Public Schools
Busing for school integration
Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999
School integration--Massachusetts--Boston--History
Description
This letter supports Garrity. The author says he does not believe that busing is the best method but it seems like its the only way.
Creator
[Name Redacted]
Source
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Publisher
University Archives and Special Collections. University of Massachusetts Boston.
Date
December 9, 1975
Contributor
Illsley, Moriah
Rights
This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Rights status is not evaluated. Copyright information for UMass Boston is available online.
Relation
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997.
Format
PDF (Computer file format)
Language
English
Type
Letter
Identifier
Wendell Arthur Garrity papers on the Boston Schools Desegregation Case, 1972-1997, Series LXVIII, Correspondence, 1973-1994, Box 51, Folder 33