JOURNAL ARTICLE

"The Doll You Like Best": Kenneth and Mamie Clark made the case for the importance of racial integration.

  • Published In: New York Archives, 2024, v. 23, n. 4. P. 24 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: SPOFFORD, TIM 3 of 3

Abstract

The text discusses the significant contributions of Kenneth and Mamie Clark to racial integration and their famous doll test in the 1940s. Their research played a crucial role in the Brown v. Board of Education case that ended school segregation. The author explores the various sources and research methods used to gather information on the Kenneth Bancroft Clark Papers, including newspapers, civil trial transcripts, and interviews with individuals connected to the Clarks. The text concludes by providing additional resources on the topic of school integration. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New York Archives. 2024/04, Vol. 23, Issue 4, p24
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1535-7813
  • Accession Number:176772917
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