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Date Original
1950
Description
This is a black and white photograph of Mr. Hugh Simmons and the New Farmers of America (NFA) students at Okolona Colored High School (Simmons High School) in Okolona, circa 1950.
Biographical/Historical Note
Simmons High School was originally named Okolona Colored High School, but the name was changed to Simmons High School in 1969 because of school integration. The group's name, New Farmers of America, was changed to Future Farmers of America.
Physical Description
Photograph, 10.25" x 14"
Subjects
School principals; Schools; Segregation; School integration; Men; Organizations
Geographical Area
Okolona, Clark County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000358, Box 1, Folder 1, Item 1
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Simmons High School photograph, MS.000358
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Hugh Simmons and the New Farmers of America (NFA) Students, Simmons High School photograph, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
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