University of Virginia Library

NEGRO APPLICANT FOR LAW SCHOOL

The application of Mr. Gergory Swanson to take graduate work in the Department of Law was
denied, the following resolution being adopted

BE IT RESOLVED that the application of Mr. Gergory Swanson, a Negro citizen of Virginia,
for admission to the Department of Law, be and the same is hereby denied, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rector and Mr. Talbott be asked to prepare an appropriate
statement for the press on the denial of this application.