The bulk of the collection deals with three civil rights cases. They are: Case I: John Knight, et al. vs. State of Alabama, 787 F Supp 1030 (N.D. al. 1991) This case deals with a lawsuit filed in Montgomery, AL by private plaintiffs associated with Alabama State University when the state failed to comply with U.S. Dept. of Ed. on an effective desegregation plan. Case II: Jake Ayers Sr. et al vs. United States of America vs, State of Mississippi, 69 F.2d 311. This is a case filed by African American citizens, and the United States serving as plaintiff intervenor, against junior colleges in Mississppi. The case challenged the state's system of segregated junior colleges. Case III: Barbara Major et al vs. David C Treen, et al (Civil Action No. 82-1192) African American voters filed action for reapportionment of a congressional district. Following judgment in favor of the voters, their attorneys filed for allowances of fees and expenses incurred. Background information, briefs, correspondence, financial records, transcripts are included for each case. Exhibits, statistical material on teacher and student ratios by race and by individual college and university are included in the collection.
From the description of Armand Derfner Collection, 1954-1997. (Ascension Parish School). WorldCat record id: 48099876
