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  • Collection: Celebrating Simms Collection: The Story of the Lucy F. Simms School

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A newspaper article about Ralph Sampson, a Harrisonburg High School alumnus who played basketball for the University of Virgina. The article details his decision to attend the college.

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A newspaper article detailing the life and accomplishments of Mary Frances Fairfax, who taught at the Lucy F. Simms School for more than 40 years.

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A photo of the Celebrating Simms exhibit on display in the Lucy F. Simms School building.

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A photograph of the Celebrating Simms exhibit on permanent display at the Harrisonburg High School.

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A newspaper article talking about Lucy F. Simms and the education of Black people in the wake and midst of historical oppression.

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A newspaper clipping of the Bundy's Boy Band in front of the Lucy F. Simms School holding their instruments, accompanied by a memorial story about Weldon "Red" Bundy, who founded the group.

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A newspaper clipping detailing the unanimous city council vote to pay for part of the renovation on the Lucy F. Simms School and additional plans for the building.

simms00007-funding-for-lucy-simms.pdf
A 2003 newspaper article from the Daily News Record detailing funding for the Lucy F. Simms School.

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A newspaper article from the Daily News Record detailing the city council's decision to fund renovation of the Lucy F. Simms School.

simms00342-local-history-comes-to-life.pdf
An article discussing the Celebrating Simms project collaboration and exhibit launch.
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