Object 61: Letter from Alice Jackson to Board of Visitors

In 1935, Alice Jackson applied to the University's graduate school. On September 19, the Board of Visitors reiterated its policy against admitting black students and noted that “for this and for other good and sufficient reasons,” Jackson's application was rejected. Nine days later, she responded with this open letter, addressing the board directly; the board declined to respond, and Jackson attended school elsewhere.

Alice Jackson, Letter to the Board of Visitors, September 28,  1935 (RG-2/1/2.491)

Papers of the President 1934-1936.