Student Life Meets To Discuss Rumor of Discrimination
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Title
Student Life Meets To Discuss Rumor of Discrimination
Subject
Student life meeting regarding "rumor" surrounding Dean Mary F. Williams who "had taken action which involved racial discrimination in sending a letter to the mother of a member of the women's college concerning her friendship with a negro student."
Description
Volume 44, Number 12
Creator
The Campus Editorial Board
Publisher
The Campus
Date
12/11/1947
Contributor
The Campus Editorial Board
Coverage
An excerpt from a letter that President Stratton issued regarding the college's actions:
"Dean Williams and Dr. Freeman have discussed the matter with the girl concerned. It was explained to her that the college administration has no objection to her friendship with the negro student and will not interfere in any way so long as their conduct is in accordance with the standards of Middlebury College. The college has the right and the obligation to inform parents regarding any matters which might be of concern to them. The college did so in this case."
"Dean Williams and Dr. Freeman have discussed the matter with the girl concerned. It was explained to her that the college administration has no objection to her friendship with the negro student and will not interfere in any way so long as their conduct is in accordance with the standards of Middlebury College. The college has the right and the obligation to inform parents regarding any matters which might be of concern to them. The college did so in this case."
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The Campus Editorial Board , “Student Life Meets To Discuss Rumor of Discrimination,” Archives of Anti-Racist Activism, accessed October 27, 2026, https://twilightprojectantiracistrecords.middcreate.net/items/show/75.