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"Sit-in Becomes Sleep-in at Thomas School," Atlanta Constitution, 28 August 1969

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Bowler, Mike

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This article helps chronicle the controversy over the closing of Eva Thomas High School by the Fulton County Board of Education in the wake of federally-mandated desegregation policies.
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  1. Fulton County
  2. Georgia
  3. School Closings

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