Small Change, Big Consequences

Below: A text transcript of the August 6, 1938 Kansas Board of Regents meeting minutes.

Board of Regents

Minutes

Topeka, Kansas
August 6, 1938

The following resolution was unanimously adopted by the board -

Whereas complaints have been made that colored students have been refused admittance to the Medical School of Kansas University at Kansas City, Kansas, and

Whereas it is the unanimous opinion of this Board of Regents that colored students with necessary scholastic standing should be admitted to the Medical School of Kansas University at Kansas City, Kansas

And whereas, the Board has been informed that a negro medical student has met the scholastic requirements and will be promoted to the third year, recognizing the equal education opportunity in Kansas.

We therefore agree with the policy of the Promotion Committee of the Medical School of the University of Kansas.

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