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Because the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for hundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports, photographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History. 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Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. 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Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries X. Photographs Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. 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Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Series Description\n"],"arrangement_tesim":["Series I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n"],"language_ssim":["English\n"],"total_component_count_is":1116,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-04-30T21:32:24.785Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vipets_vipets00060","ead_ssi":"vipets_vipets00060","_root_":"vipets_vipets00060","_nest_parent_":"vipets_vipets00060","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/vsu/vipets00060.xml","title_ssm":["1963-1967\n"],"title_tesim":["1963-1967\n"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"normalized_title_ssm":["1963-1967"],"text":["1963-1967","ca. 50,000 Pieces","Series I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VI. Literary Box # 33A\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. 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Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries X. Photographs Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Series Description\n"],"arrangement_tesim":["Series I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. 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For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. 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Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. 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Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. 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For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. 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Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. 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Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. 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Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. 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Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. 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For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VI. Literary Box # 33A\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries X. Photographs Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Series Description\n"],"arrangement_tesim":["Series I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. 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Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. 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Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. 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Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. 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Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. 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Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. 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Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. 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For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. 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Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. 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Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. 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For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. 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Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. 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Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. 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Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries X. Photographs Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Series Description\n"],"arrangement_tesim":["Series I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. 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Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. 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Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VI. Literary Box # 33A\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. 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Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. 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For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VI. Literary Box # 33A\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries X. Photographs Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Series Description\n"],"arrangement_tesim":["Series I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n","Sub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n","The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n","The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n","Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n","English\n"],"collection_title_tesim":["1963-1967"],"collection_ssim":["1963-1967"],"repository_ssm":["Virginia State University"],"repository_ssim":["Virginia State University"],"acqinfo_ssim":["A gift from the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees\n"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"physdesc_tesim":["ca. 50,000 Pieces"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSeries I. Board of Trustees Minutes, Correspondence and Governance 1963-1967 Boxes # 1-3\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. 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Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries VIV. 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Minutes Box # 1 The mission of the Free School Association was to begin the restoration of a public school educational system in Prince Edward County Virginia. The Minutes document their efforts\nto acquire funds, equipment, and the approval of a curriculum.\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 1-3 Correspondence of the Board of Trustees with State, Federal Officials, members of the board, and various individuals not directly connected to the Free School\nAssociation.\n","Series II. The Office of the Treasurer/Secretary Boxes # 4-7 The Treasurer was a member of the board of trustees. And in that position was responsible for: The Budget, Expenditures, Payroll Development, and all\ndonated and loaned equipment.\n","Series III. Office of the Business Manager Boxes # 8-17B The Business Manager was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the free school. Included in this series are several boxes of cancelled checks.\n","Series IV. Office of the Superintendent Boxes # 18-29 Dr. Neil Sullivan was selected as the superintendent of the Free School Association because of his experience with a non-graded school system.\n","Sub-Series A. Memo's and Correspondence Boxes# 18-19 -Administrative memos and correspondence. Arranged Chronologically\n","Sub-Series B. Correspondence Boxes # 20-22 General Correspondence, Arranged Chronologically.\n","Sub-Series C. Correspondence by folder heading Boxes # 23-24 Correspondence maintained by folder heading, arranged alphabetically and then chronologically within the folder.\n","Sub-Series D. Personal Files Boxes # 25-27 Correspondence, Resumes of prospective employees of the Free School Association\n","Sub-Series E. Exit Interviews Box # 28 Views of personnel regarding their experience working in the free school, included are some of their recommendations for improvement as observed by them.\n","Sub-Series F. Student Evaluation Box # 29 Student views of their experience in the Free School. Comments concern instruction, facilities, and their thoughts on the future.\n","Series V. Administrative Offices of the Free School system Boxes # 30-33\n","Sub-Series A. The Principals Office Boxes # 30-31 The organization of the Free School System was divided into four administrative groups. The largest numbers of students were assigned to the high school. Office\nCorrespondence maintained by the Principal, is arranged by alphabet and then chronologically within the folder. Correspondence addresses a wide range of topics, employment, administrative problems, and the\nproblems of running a high school on a day-to-day basis.\n","Sub-Series B. Department Correspondence Box # 32 Correspondence and reports from the other administrative units in the Prince Edward County Free School System.\n","Sub-Series C. Department Reports Box # 33 Most of the units were required to submit a final report for thier units at the end of the school year. This subseries documents the activities of those departments for\nthe school year 1965 to 1965.\n","Series VI. Literary Box # 33A\n","Sub-Series A. Reports Box # 33A These reports were generated to inform those involved with the status of the free school. Amongst the reports is a final report issued by the superintendent. In addition there\nare also a number of progress reports from both the office of the superintendent and some of the other programs being provided at The Prince Edward County Free School.\n","Sub-Series B. Speeches Box # 33A Neil Sullivan and others were called upon to speak before a number of associations and groups concerning the progress of the free school.\n","Sub-Series C. Writings Box # 33A Policy Manuals for the Prince Edward County Free School, and several school divisions outside of Virginia.\n","Series VII. Office of Pupil Personnel Boxes # 34-48 Four years without a public education system devastated the African American school aged population. In order to asset the damage and effect some change the\noffice of Pupil Personnel Services was established. The director of Pupil Personnel Services coordinated the following departments: Guidance, Health, Psychological and social work services.\n","Sub-Series A. Correspondence Boxes # 34-35 Correspondence with heads of the units reporting to the director of student personnel.\n","Sub-Series B. Lunch, Daily Reports Boxes # 36-41A Applications for free lunch, menu's for each day\n","Sub-Series C. Absentees Box # 42 These were required statistics maintained for the state. list of each student's attendance.\n","Sub-Series D. Attendance Boxes # 43-45 list of each student's attendance. These were required statistics maintained for the state.\n","Sub-Series E. School Monthly Reports Box # 46 Required by the state of Virginia. Average daily attendance and absentees.\n","Sub-Series F. Transportation, Students Box # 47 It was estimated that over 1,000 students would need transportation to and from school each day. Included in this sub-series are: bus drivers reports, maintenance\nrecords.\n","Sub-Series G. Special Education Box # 47 Primarily test scores used to place students in Special Education Courses. Arranged by grade and alphabetically.\n","Sub-Series H. Clothing Box # 48 Applicants from families for clothing assistance, arranged in alphabetical order.Restricted.\n","Series VIII. Teachers Records Boxes # 49-53\n","Sub-Series A. Grade Sheets Box # 49\n","Sub-Series B. Grade Books Boxes # 50-52\n","Sub-Series C. Text Books Box # 53\n","Sub-Series D. Summer Recreational Schedules Box # 53\n","Series VIV. Student Records Boxes # 54-63 Restricted\n","Sub-Series A. Pupil Registration Cards Boxes # 54-59\n","Sub-series B. Standardized test Boxes # 60-62\n","Sub-Series C. Transcripts Boxes 63-106\n","Series X. Photographs Box # 107\n","Sub-Series A. Admin Photographs of instructors and administratorsistrative Staff Box # 107\n","Sub-Series B. Robert Kennedy's visit to Prince Edward County Box # 107 Photographs of the program held in Prince Edward County attended by the Attorney General.\n","Series XI. Printed Boxes # 107-109\n","Sub-Series A. Yearbooks Box # 107 The Eagle\n","Sub-Series B. Newsletters Box # 107 The Moton Eagle The Branch # 2 Informer vol 1-4\n","Sub-Series C. The Story of Prince Edward Free School Box # 107 A publication commissioned by the Free School in 1964\n","Sub-Series D. Programs Box # 108 Plays, programs, and other events sponsored by the Free School Association, local P.T.A and The library club.\n","Sub-Series E. Prince Edward County Pamphlet Box # 108 Pamphlet printed by the Washington Post No Date\n","Sub-Series F. News clippings Box # 108 Clippings from various newspapers and magazines concerning Prince Edward County.\n","Sub-Series G. Office Supplies Box # 109 Envelopes, Stationary used by the Prince Edward County Free School\n"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical/Historical Information\n"],"bioghist_tesim":["The small south side county of Prince Edward had by 1963 become both a natural and international embarrassment. The county was one of five locales, which came to be called Brown v. The Board of Education\nTopeca, Kansas.The State of Virginia responded to the Supreme Court decision with what came to be called massive resistance.\n","In 1959 the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down Virginia's massive resistance laws. Public school systems throughout Virginia began to implement various programs to comply with the 1954 decision, the county\nof Prince Edward opted to close all public schools to prevent integration.\n","From 1959 until 1964, there were no public schools operating in Prince Edward County. In 1963 the Kennedy administration (mainly Robert Kennedy) brought the power of the Federal Government into the debacle in\nPrince Edward County.\n","The Federal Government and the United States Justice Department came to an agreement with the State of Virginia to reopen the Prince Edward County Public Schools as soon as possible. It became apparent very\nquickly that the previous four years had taken a heavy toll on both school facilities and students.\n","Because of the absence of public education, it was thought that a transitional school was neccessary until the public schools would reopen. The Free School was a result of cooperation between the Prince Edward\nCounty Public School and the Free School Association, which was formed in the summer of 1963. For a period of one year, the Prince Edward County Free School Board of Trustees took the place of the Prince Edward\nCounty School Board.\n","According to \"The Story of the Prince Edward County Free School\" \"A former Governor of Virginia, Colgate W. Darden, Jr., served as chairman of a six-man, biracial board of trustees composed of leading educators\nof the state who were to govern the new system's program. The other trustees who agreed to serve at the request of Governeor Harrison were Dr. Fred C. Cole, President of Washington and Lee University; Dr. Robert\nP. Daniel, President of Virginia State College; Dr. Thomas H. Henderson, President of Virginia Union University; Dr. Earl H, McClenney, President of St. Pauls College, and Dr. F.D.G. Ribble, retired dean of the\nUniversity of Virginia Law School. A New York Educator, Dr. Neil V. Sullivan, who had attained success with the most modern educational methods including non-graded instruction, was employed as school\nsuperintendent.\" The Board of Trustees were able to raise more than one million dollars to support the Free School Association during it's existance. The Free School was in existance for only one year 1964-1965.\n"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content\n"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Prince Edward County (VA) Free School Association Papers document one aspect of Virginia's Massive Resistance to public school integration. Minutes, correspondence, reports, financial records, teachers and\nstudent records, vividly show the damage done to the African American Community during the time frame 1959-1963.\n"],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract label=\"Abstract\"\u003eBetween the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. The papers contain correspondence, reports,\nphotographs and other items, which document this sad period in Virginia History.\n\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Between the years 1959 and 1963, there were no public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia. After five long years the County and State allowed Prince Edwards schools to reopen.\nBecause the black children of the county had no school during this period of time (the white students attended an all white academy) it was thought best to organize a free school which would pave the way for\nhundreds of young children to return to school after a five year absence. The Prince Edward County, Virginia (free school) papers are the records of that effort. 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