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An Analysis of Invasion - Succession and Areal Differentiation as Ecological Processes Operative in the Development of Variations within a Negro Community
Studies internal variations in two areas in the black succession to white migration from the central city.
Auto Worker' Union against Jim Crow.
Homer Martin's letter stating his union "will not tolerate segregation and will fight for the rights of Negro workers in every way," is quoted.
Behind the Housing Headlines
Explains consequences of segregated housing patterns in Grand Rapids; considers two current proposals, public houseing and open occupancy legislation
City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922
Volume 1 of this unindexed work describes sale of slaves (p. 196); legislation on slavery (p. 227-228); colored schools (p. 743). Includes chapter on slavery and the underground railroad (p. 475-484).
Civil Rights U.S.A.: Public Schools, Cities in the North and West,
Describes peaceful conclusion of 1961 school segregation suit. Part 1. Highland Park, Michigan. p. 3-26
Final Report June 13, 1966
Recognizing existence of de facto segregation and Board's responsibility to take positive action, makes numerous recommendations.
Jim Crow Walls Crumbling in City.
Michigan Edition, December 11, 1949
Lansing Busing Meets Roadblock.
Tells why Lansing Board of Education decided to undertake busing to achieve racial balance in high schools.
Let Freedom Ring
p. 195-233. Freedom of Residence: the People vs. Ossian H. Sweet et. al. in the Recorder's Court of Detroit--the Negro Segregation Problem. A defense attorney in the Sweet case describes it in great detail.
Letter to Detroit Commission on Community Relations Concerning Commission's Acquiescence in Segregated Public Housing Projects
Letter is signed by President Edward M. Turner.