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Set of four Memphis 13 desegration markers
By Steve Masler, October 8, 2015
The Memphis 13
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| On North Hollywood Street, 0.1 miles north of Jackson Avenue (Route 14), on the right when traveling north. |
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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 |
| On Carr Ave., on the right when traveling south. |
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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 |
| On Roland Street at Walker Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Roland Street. |
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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 |
Apr. 28, 2024
