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Mayor Kevin White responded to Marc's words of wisdom about blacks and whites getting along.

This letter and notes pertain to a Mattapan woman's concern that her children would not receive adequate transportation for school.

The issue of school desegregation attracted a lot of attention and concern. Third grade students from the Miller School in Holliston, MA, sent letters to Mayor Kevin White offering their opinions on how to handle the reactions to forced busing. The…

When the desegregation of Boston Public Schools made national headlines, students across the country sent letters to Mayor Kevin White giving advice, criticism, and concern. This particular class suggested asking the students of Boston how they feel…

Letter from Mayor White to Dorchester resident who showed concern regarding taxes and residents' ability to pay for busing. Draft notes from the mayor's office are included as well.

Notes from Mayor White's office which note a constituent's concern that the city might change when only 30% of the school population is white.

Notes from Mayor White's office, which concern a Dorhcester resident. She asked the mayor about the possibility of withholding their property taxes that go to schools. She also felt that she would get into grouble for speaking out against busing.

This note mentions that the hostess of the coffee klatch introduced Mayor White to her son who "'will be bused this fall.'" She also asked the mayor what would "happen if children were brought back the Murphy School." She asked him, "how many empty…

These notes pertain to a Dorchester resident who asked why the taxpayers had to pay for busing. Mayor White clarified that state representatives vetoed a proposal for state funding of busing.

A general letter response from Mayor Kevin White to a resident of Nottingham, England. White emphasized the importance of safety and resources fro the state and national governments.