Boston College collection of anti-racism efforts during the Boston busing crisis
Collection of materials documenting activist organizations anti-racism efforts in response to violent protests against the 1974 legal ruling to desegregate Boston public schools through busing, known as the Boston busing crisis. Includes materials from the Emergency Committee for a National Mobilization Against Race, National Student Coalition Against Racism, and the Student Committee Against Racism (SCAR). The collection is primarily ephemera and includes flyers, press releases, and promotional materials related to organized marches and events. Also included are activist publications about the Boston busing crisis.
- Restrictions on Access
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Collection is open for research.
- Dates
- Creation: 1974-1975
- Extent
- 2 Linear Feet (2 containers)
- Related Names
- D. Anthem, Bookseller (Firm)
- Emergency Committee for a National Mobilization Against Racism
- Workers World Party. Student Committee Against Racism
- National Student Coalition Against Racism
- Language of Materials
- English
- Extent
- 0.25 Linear Feet (1 container)
- Dates
- Creation: approximately 1974
- Dates
- Creation: 1974
- Dates
- Creation: 1975
- Dates
- Creation: 1975
- Dates
- Creation: 1975
- Extent
- 1.75 Linear Feet (1 container)
- Dates
- Creation: approximately 1974
- Dates
- Creation: 1974 December