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Rear of Mathis High School outside of labor camp

60-210-18
Accession Number
60-210-18
5x7 inches (13x18 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348099451
Related Collection
White House Central Files: Official File
Keywords
Schools
Segregation in education
HST Keywords
Texas, Mathis; Schools - Mathis High School
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Description
Rear view of the modern and nicely kept Mathis High School outside of the labor camp in Mathis, Texas. Very few non-white students attended this school; Mexican students attended the school in the labor camp. This photo was sent to President Harry S. Truman by Hector Garcia of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date(s)
May 1948