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Set of four Memphis 13 desegration markers
 
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By Steve Masler, October 8, 2015
The Memphis 13
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1 Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Hyde Park — The Memphis 13 / Springdale Elementary School
Front The first African-American students to enroll in Springdale Elementary were Deborah Holt and Jaqueline Moore. Both lived closer to Springdale than to the African-American school where they otherwise would have been assigned. . . . Map (db m89501) HM
2 Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, New Pathways — The Memphis 13/Bruce Elementary
Front The first African-American students to enroll in Bruce Elementary were Dwania Kyles, Menelik Fombi (formerly Michael Willis), and Harry Williams. All lived closer to Bruce than to the African-American school where they would other . . . Map (db m89522) HM
3 Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Rozelle — The Memphis 13/Rozelle Elementary School
Front The first African-American students to enroll in Rozelle Elementary School were E. C. Freeman, Joyce Bell, Clarence Williams, and Leandrew Wiggens. Mattie Freeman, mother of E. C. Freeman, said, "It would be foolish to send my . . . Map (db m89524) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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Mar. 29, 2024