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Boswell, Archie L. A Guide to the Archie L. Boswell Papers MG 59

A Guide to the Archie L. Boswell Papers MG 59


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Special Collections and University Archives Staff

Repository
ODU Community Collections
Identification
MG 59
Title
Archie L. Boswell Papers circa 1958-1961 Date acquired: 08/07/1990
URL:
Archon Finding Aid location
Quantity
0.8 Linear Feet
Quantity
2 Hollinger document cases boxes
Creator
Boswell, Archie L.
Language
English .
Abstract
Norfolk attorney. Represented the plaintiffs in the two cases initiated to reopen the Norfolk public schools closed to avoid integration, James v. Duckworth and James v. Almond . Includes correspondence, legal materials, notes, and background material.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Archie L. Broswell

Method of Acquisition

Gift.

Biographical or Historical Information

Archie L. Boswell, an attorney from Norfolk, represented the plaintiffs in the two cases, James v. Duckworth and James v. Almond , initiated to reopen the Norfolk public schools closed to avoid integration as part of Virginia's Massive Resistance legislation.

Note written by Special Collections Staff

Scope and Contents

Norfolk attorney Archie L. Boswell acted as attorney for the defendants in the cases of James vs. Duckworth and James vs. Almond, the two cases to reopen the Norfolk schools closed to avoid integration as part of Virginia's Massive Resistance. This collection consists of his papers relating to those two cases, and includes various legal materials, correspondence, notes, background research, and other items.

Arrangement Note

The collection is organized into two series: Series I: James vs. Duckworth and Series II: James vs. Almond.

Related Material

Portions of the Archie L. Boswell Papers have been digitized and are available in the School Desegregation in Norfolk, Virginia collection of the Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Lawyers--Virginia--Norfolk
  • Norfolk (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
  • Public schools--Virginia--Norfolk
  • School integration--Massive resistance movement
  • Segregation in education--Virginia--Norfolk

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Boswell, Archie L.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Norfolk (Va.)--History--20th century
  • Norfolk (Va.)--Politics and government--20th century
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Container List

Series I
Series I: James v. Duckworth
circa 1958-1961
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 Box 1
    Box 1
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1 Folder 1
      Folder 1: Correspondence
      1959 January-June
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 1, Correspondence, 1959 January-June, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2 Folder 2
      Folder 2: Correspondence
      1959 July-October
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 2, Correspondence, 1959 July-October, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3 Folder 3
      Folder 3: Correspondence
      1959 November-1961 August
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 3, Correspondence, 1959 November-1961 August, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4 Folder 4
      Folder 4: Court Papers
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 4, Court Papers, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5 Folder 5
      Folder 5: Brief for Appellants
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 5, Brief for Appellants, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6 Folder 6
      Folder 6: Reply and Appendix to Brief
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 6, Reply and Appendix to Brief, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7 Folder 7
      Folder 7: Appeal
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 7, Appeal, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8 Folder 8
      Folder 8: Petition for a Writ of Certiorari
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 8, Petition for a Writ of Certiorari, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9 Folder 9
      Folder 9: Financial
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 9, Financial, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10 Folder 10
      Folder 10: Newspaper Clippings
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 10, Newspaper Clippings, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11 Folder 11
      Folder 11: Notes
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 11, Notes, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 12 Folder 12
      Folder 12: Norfolk City Council
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 12, Norfolk City Council, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 13 Folder 13
      Folder 13: Miscellaneous
      circa 1958-1961
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 1, Folder 13, Miscellaneous, circa 1958-1961, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

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Series II
Series II: James v. Almond
circa 1958-1960
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 Box 2
    Box 2
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1 Folder 1
      Folder 1: Correspondence
      1958 October-December
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 1, Correspondence, 1958 October-December, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2 Folder 2
      Folder 2: Correspondence
      1959 January-1960 June
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 2, Correspondence, 1959 January-1960 June, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3 Folder 3
      Folder 3: Court Papers, I
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 3, Court Papers, I, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4 Folder 4
      Folder 4: Court Papers, II
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 4, Court Papers, II, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5 Folder 5
      Folder 5: Trial Proceedings
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 5, Trial Proceedings, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6 Folder 6
      Folder 6: Plaintiff's Trial Memorandum
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 6, Plaintiff's Trial Memorandum, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7 Folder 7
      Folder 7: Brief on Behalf of Defendants
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 7, Brief on Behalf of Defendants, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8 Folder 8
      Folder 8: Brief on Behalf of Petitioner, Harrison vs. Day
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 8, Brief on Behalf of Petitioner, Harrison vs. Day, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 9 Folder 9
      Folder 9: Background Information
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 9, Background Information, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 10 Folder 10
      Folder 10: Norfolk City Ordinances
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 10, Norfolk City Ordinances, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 11 Folder 11
      Folder 11: Notes, Lists
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 11, Notes, Lists, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 12 Folder 12
      Folder 12: Printed Materials
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 12, Printed Materials, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 13 Folder 13
      Folder 13: Duplicate Material
      circa 1958-1960
      Preferred Citation

      [Identification of item and date], Box 2, Folder 13, Duplicate Material, circa 1958-1960, Archie L. Boswell Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

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