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Memorandums, Defendant's Final Brief, Findings of Fact, Proposed Findings and other Legal Documents, circa 1947-1948, circa 1947-1948

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents note

The case involves African American John Wrighten's being denied admission to University of South Carolina's law school due to his race; with copy of Thurgood Marshall's pleading that the state's plan to create a separate law school for African Americans does not create an equal learning opportunity. Civil Action 1670 in District Court of the US, Eastern District of South Carolina, Columbia Division

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1947-1948

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 linear feet (1 archival box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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