Garrity, W. Arthur (Wendell Arthur), 1920-1999

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1920 - 1999

Biographical note

Judge W. Arthur Garrity; judge, Federal District Court of Boston; responsible for decision ordering that Boston City Schools achieve racial equality through busing, 1974.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Louise Bonar and Carol Wolfe collection of Boston education materials

Collection

Identifier: MS-1990-029

Abstract The Louise Bonar and Carol Wolfe collection of Boston education materials was created and compiled by parent and community activist Louise Bonar and Community District Advisory Council administrator Carol Wolfe. Materials reflect their work supporting the desegregation of Boston Public Schools from 1965 to 1978, as well as Bonar’s continued interest in experimental schooling and racial equality in education. The collection contains administrative records, clippings, articles,...

Restrictions on access

Collection is open for research; a small number of materials are closed due to privacy restrictions. One audio cassette has been digitally copied; original media was retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room. This collection is stored off-site. Please allow 24-48 hours for retrieval.

Dates: 1952 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1976

Citywide Coordinating Council records

Collection

Identifier: MS-1990-031

Abstract

Citywide Coordinating Council (CCC) records are the institutional files of the independent, autonomous body created by the courts to oversee desegregation in Boston Public Schools, 1975-1978. Records of the Council include meeting minutes, reports, court documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings, monitoring forms, statistics, and publications. The materials document both the activities of the Council and the process of desegregation of Boston's public schools.