Autherine Lucy and a group of students waiting in line, 1956 February
Scope and Contents
Photographs of Autherine Lucy attending The University of Alabama in February 1956. Lucy was the first African American student admitted to the school. University administrators expelled her after a few tumultuous days on campus.
Dates
- Creation: 1956 February
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item (1 Gelatin Developing-out Paper)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Lucy, Autherine, 1930-2022 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository