Foster, Autherine Lucy
Scope and Contents
Pictured with husband, Rev. Hugh Foster, and Thurgood Marshall
Biographical / Historical
Also known as Mrs. Hugh L. Foster. Plaintiff in desegregation case against the University of Alabama in 1956, where she wanted to get a library science degree.
Arrangement
Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.
Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.
Original Location
WY0201, GFF 015
Legacy Description
See: Miss Autherine Lucy and University of Alabama; Segregation
Processing Information
Folder changed from "Foster, Hugh (Rev. and Mrs.)"
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository