Desegregation of Delaware collection

Summary

Creator: Covelli, Abigail
Date(s): 1960-1982
Bulk Dates: 1974-1976
Call Number: MSS 0104
Language: Materials entirely in English.
Abstract: The collection consists of reports, articles, and other papers related to desegregation which were collected as resource files by Abigail Covelli. Delaware started a desegregation project in the public school system in the mid 1970s, and the bulk of the collection relates to this project.
Physical Description: 6 linear feet
Source: Gift of Abigail Covelli, 1983.
Processing: Processed by Lori A. Bridgers, 1984, and May 1992. Encoded by Thomas Pulhamus, February 2010. Further encoding by Lauren Connolly, October 2015, and Tiffany Saulter, December 2015. Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of reports, articles, and other papers related to desegregation which were collected as resource files by Abigail Covelli. Delaware started a desegregation project in the public school system in the mid 1970s, and the bulk of the collection relates to this project.

The material in the collection spans the dates 1960-1982, with the bulk dating 1974-1976. The files of this collection are maintained in alphabetical order (by various filing elements) reflecting the arrangement created by Ms. Covelli. There are four sections to this finding aid: Delaware desegregation papers, non- Delaware desegregation papers, index to persons, and index to bibliographies.

Included are desegregation proposals, demographic information, advisory literature, workshop information, and studies and reports on the progress and results of desegregation. The main focus is on New Castle County and Wilmington city schools.

The second part of the collection contains reports on desegregation in other states, and information not directly related to any particular state.

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Shelving Summary

  • Boxes 1-6: Shelved in SPEC MSS record center cartons
  • Removals: Shelved in SPEC MSS oversize boxes (32 inches)

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

MSS 0104, Desegregation of Delaware collection, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, https://library.udel.edu/spec/askspec/

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