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• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1955-02-02
  A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing a luncheon they had and future plans to meet in Augusta, Georgia.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1954-09-28
  A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing an invitation for a fishing trip and sends regards to Shiver's wife, Marialice.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1954-01-20
  A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing their relationship and his continued support at the start of his second year in office.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1953-07-17
  A letter from Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing his visit to Texas and future meeting to Seattle, Washington. In addition the letter discusses Federal Government appropriation to Texas' drought stricken areas.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1953-06-10
  A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him for his letter and the suggestion to use the artist, John Moranz, for a portrait. In addition Eisenhower states his golf score which shows their fondness for golf outings.
• KXAS News Script: "Mansfield"
  During the days prior to the crisis at Mansfield High many citizens opposed and supported the decision to integrate Mansfield High School. Federal Judge Joe Estes ordered the school to admit Negros and to integrate immediately. Jemmie Moody mother of Floyd Moody, a student of I.M. Terrell High School in Fort Worth, wanted her son to attend Mansfield High because of its close proximity to their house. Of those who opposed the decision was Mansfield superintendent R. L. Huffman. Huffman acting in accordance with the school board and a lawyer asked for a delay of one year for the court order to take effect and to appeal the court order.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1953-05-18
  A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing each others golf game. The letter indicates a close relationship between the two and their fondness for golf outings.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1953-04-22
  A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him and Governor Murray for the desk. The desk was sent to Eisenhower's vacation home in Augusta, Georgia. President Eisenhower comments on the workmanship and quality of the desk.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1953-02-03
  A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him for his gift, a Texas cowbell.
• Dwight Eisenhower and Allan Shivers 1952
  This is a photo of Allan Shivers and Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952. Shivers chooses to campaign for Eisenhower during the 1956 presidential election, although they are affiliated with different political parties. This was one of the first elections to where Texas had a Republican majority vote.
• Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers 1952-11-21
  A letter from President Eisenhower thanking Allan Shivers for his continued support. The letter indicates a level of admiration for Governor Shivers and refers to him as an "outstanding leader."
• Sherman Adams to Allan Shivers 1952-11-21
  A letter from President Eisenhower's Chief-of-Staff, Sherman Adams, thanking Allan Shivers for his support during the 1952 Presidential election. The letter indicates the level of gratitude towards Texas Governor Shivers from Eisenhower's administration.
• Robyn Ladino to Herbert Brownell 1992-11-21
  Robyn Ladino, author of "Desegregating Texas Schools: Eisenhower, Shivers, and the Crisis at Mansfield High" asks the Attorney General, Herbert Brownell some questions about the events that led to the crisis, and the crisis itself.
• Herbert Brownell to Robyn Ladino 1992-11-23
  The Attorney General of the Eisenhower Administration shares his recollection to Robyn Ladino on the "Mansfield Crisis" almost 40 years later.
• NAACP Board of Directors Meeting-May 1957
  NAACP Secretary Roy Wilson attempted to persuade the Board of Directors not to file an appeal after Judge Otis T. Dunangan placed a permanent injunction on the organization in the State of Texas v. NAACP case. Despite the injunction, the NAACP was still allowed to operate within the state. The board went against Wilson's request and filed an appeal with the Tyler courts. However, it was withdrawn the following February.
• NAACP Departmental Report-February 1959
  Clarence Laws informed the NAACP Board of Directors that twelve chapters have 50 or more members. He also discussed problems within leadership of certain chapters. Texas chapters made a comeback in the years following efforts of the Texas attorney general to enjoin the organization from operating in the state.
• NAACP Board of Directors Meeting-September 1957
  The Board of Directors discussed the possibility of filing an appeal in the State of Texas v. NAACP case. Judge Otis T. Dunagan placed a less severe injunction on the organization following a trial in April but allowed it to continue operation in the state. The NAACP eventually withdrew the request for appeal.
• Report at NAACP Annual Meeting-January 1957
  NAACP executive secretary Roy Wilson spoke to the Board of Directors at their annual meeting in January of 1957. The following transcript of that meeting in the NAACP Papers shows him discussing litigation against the NAACP in Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas, saying it is a violation of civil liberties. At this time, the Texas v. NAACP case in Tyler was at a standstill as Judge Otis T. Dunagan delayed the trial until April. The NAACP in Texas wasn't the only facet of the organization under fire from state governments.
• Press Conference 1956-09-11
  During this press conference a number of reporters ask about school segregation, particularly for Texas, due to the recent conflict that took place in Texarkana. President Eisenhower maintains a "middle of the road" approach as these questions are being asked. Eisenhower. This demonstrates Eisenhower attitude towards segregation, and how he reacted to questions on the subject of segregation.
• Pre-Press Conference Notes 1956-09-11
  The pre-press conference discussed segregation. President Eisenhower had report on the "matters in Texas", and asked the Attorney General, Herbert Brownell to look into it. This demonstrates that the school integration issues were known nationwide.
• State of the Union Speech 1956-01
  Dwight D. Eisenhower discusses progress on the civil rights subject. Eisenhower claims that discrimination is "disappearing" in pubic facilities, and now every citizen has an equal opportunity to serve it's country. This demonstrates Eisenhower's perception on the progress of civil rights among African Americans.
• State of the Union comments by cabinet members 1955-12-02
  Several cabinet members discuss school segregation, the Brown decision, African American voting, and other civil rights issues. This demonstrates the cabinet members thoughts and perceptions of the current civil rights issues in the country.
• Telegram from Texas Citizen to White House 1958-07-24
  One Texan describes how Allan Shivers would be fit for the position of Chief of Staff of the White House, since Shivers is a statesmen and could handle the problems that arrive in the White House. This demonstrates Shivers political influence among Texans.
• Sherman Adams on Allan Shivers becoming a potential Vice-President candidate for the Eisenhower administration 1956-04-16
  Sherman Adams, the White House Chief of Staff suggest that Allan Shivers is a potential Vice-President candidate for the Eisenhower administration in the 1956 presidential election. This demonstrates the political influence of Shivers.
• Allan Shivers to Dwight Eisenhower 1953-07-16
  Allan Shivers shares his thought to Dwight D. Eisenhower on the Supreme Court case (Brown v. Board of Education). Shivers states that "there is nothing more local that the public school system. This demonstrates Shivers stance on school segregation, and will continue to take this stance during the Mansfield Crisis.