The Mansfield News "Segregation Meet Tonight"
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Title
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The Mansfield News "Segregation Meet Tonight"
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Description
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An organization known as the Webb Community Club was established by the Mansfield Citizens Council. This organization was established to keep segreation, and organize the people in the community that wanted segregation as well. Thomas B. West was placed as the temporary Chairmen of the organization. He urged everyone that wanted segregation to attend the meeting. Approximately 125 people both men and women of Mansfield attended. Albert North the club president spoke about the possible integration in light of the recent Supreme Court decision. Both African Americans and white citizens knew the integration of the schools would not resolve the racial issues.
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Subject
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Mansfield News article announcing meeting of the Mansfield Citizens Council about maintaining segregation.
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Source
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The Mansfield News
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Date
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1955-11-03
