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Images of Almetris Co-Op from Within "Overcoming"
Images of Almetris Co-Op, an example of housing provided to black women at UT Austin, and its first residents
Image of Eliza Dee Dormitory from within "Overcoming"
Image of Eliza Dee Dormitory, an example of housing provided to black women at UT Austin
Image of Cliff Courts Dormitory from "Overcoming"
Image of Cliff Courts Dormitory, an example of housing provided to black women at UT Austin
“UT Dorms Integrated After Long Struggle”
Newspaper clipping detailing the integration process of dormitories on UT's campus.
Daily Texan Newspaper Clipping "Loss of Whitis Puts Negroes Back in Bind"
Newspaper clipping describing the struggles that black women students have in gaining housing on the UT campus.
Daily Texan Newspaper Clipping, "Whitis Residents Present Grievances"
Discussion of grievances presented by residents of the original Whitis co-op, presented in the Daily Texan student newspaper in October of 1959.
State of Texas Resolution
Resolution written to recognize the dedication and commitment of Almetris Marsh Duren
Letter From the KKK to Residence Hall
A letter delivered to residents of a Co-Op Affiliated with the University of Texas. This details racial discrimination as it was written by the Klu Klux Klan
Co-Op Fundraising Flyer
Printed flyer detailing the cost of operating a co-op. It also asks the recipient for donations.