Title | Correspondence between Leonard O. Smith and Clanton W. William, regarding possibly attending the university after completing service in the navy |
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Date | May 7 - 23, 1945 |
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Language | English |
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Original Item Location | ID 1985-005, Box 29, Folder 23 |
Original Collection | President's Office Records |
Digital Collection | University of Houston Integration Records |
Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/integ |
Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
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File Name | index.cpd |
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Transcript | University of Houston 3 801 CULLEN BOULEVARD HOUSTON 4, TEXAS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT May 23, 1957 Mr. Leonard 0. Smith, DT3 Dental Department NAS, Whldbey Island Oak Harbor, Washington Dear Mr. Smith: Your letter of May 7 regarding admission to the University of Houston for the Spring Semester, 1958, has been referred to me. I must report to you that to date no Negro has been admitted to the University of Houston. The matter of desegregation is currently a subject of serious study on the part of the University and its Board of Governors. Since your home apparently is In Houston, you will doubtless see press notices when a final decision has been reached. In the mean< time, may I suggest that you contact Texas Southern University to prepare the way for your education as you leave the service. Sincerely, Clanton W# Williams President ekr |