Vivian Malone at University of Alabama, 1963

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Title

Vivian Malone at University of Alabama, 1963

Subject

College integration -- Alabama
University of Alabama
African-American--History--Tuscaloosa
Jones, Vivian Malone, 1942-2005

Description

In June of 1963, Vivian Malone (1942-2005) became one of two black students to register for classes at the University of Alabama, after being barred at the door by Governor George C. Wallace. Malone became the first black student to graduate from the University.

Source

Tuscaloosa News Archive

Publisher

The Tuscaloosa News

Date

June 1963

Contributor

Betty Slowe (Description)
Tuscaloosa Public Library

Type

Photograph

Identifier

164

Coverage

Tuscaloosa (AL)

Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

9 7/16 x 7 1/2 inches