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The Gregory Swanson Case


Board of Visitors Minutes, Rejection of Gregory Swanson

The Board of Visitors, citing the Constitution and Virginia state law, reject Gregory Swanson's application to the Law School. July 14, 1950



Letter from Mrs. Douglas E. Taylor to President Darden

A mother of two "university men" expresses her support for the President and the Board of Visitors in their rejection of black applicant Gregory Swanson. July 26, 1950



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