Diploma for Carlotta Walls from Little Rock Central High School

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Issued by
Little Rock Central High School, American, founded 1927
Subject of
LaNier, Carlotta Walls, American, born 1942
Date
July 8, 1960
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)
Description
The diploma that Carlotta Walls received upon graduation from Little Rock Central High School. The diploma consists of black ink printed on white paper; [ Central High School ] is printed at the top along with an illustration of the school building.
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
diplomas
Topic
Civil rights
Education
Race relations
Segregation
U.S. History, 1953-1961
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carlotta Walls LaNier
Object number
2012.117.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5653358dd-b800-42d3-abaf-3570542b4ccc

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