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For The Citizens Of East Texas: The Desegregation Of Tyler State Park, Vicki Betts
For The Citizens Of East Texas: The Desegregation Of Tyler State Park, Vicki Betts
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When Tyler State Park was established in 1934, it was for Whites only. After years of protest including a court case, Register v. Sandifer (1949), only one side of the lake was provided for African-Americans. It took the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to open all of the park to all visitors.
Tyler State Park In The Tyler Morning Telegraph, 1934-1946, Vicki Betts
Tyler State Park In The Tyler Morning Telegraph, 1934-1946, Vicki Betts
Special Topics
Bibliography of articles from the Tyler Morning Telegraph, 1934-1946, dealing with the construction of Tyler State Park by Civilian Conservation Camp 2888, as well as with proposed CCC construction at the Camp Ford Civil War POW site. Also articles on activities during the early years of Tyler State Park.