Miss Martha D. Simpson

On July 17th, 1954 Miss Martha D. Simpson contacted the Office of the Dean at Centre College, inquiring about application materials and a course catalog for the 1954-55 school year. On July 21st, Dean Jones replied to her request, explaning Centre's policy in regards to Negro students kept them from admitting her that year. The envelopes Simpson's letter and Jones' response came in are also included in this exhibit.