Original Court Documents - Page 4

Affidavit for Citation

September 27, 1946.  This affidavit was filed by Alexander M. Lievanos, alledging that his son was denied entrance to the Roosevelt School in the El Modena School District, in violation of the injunction on segregation.
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Order to Show Cause and Affidavit in Re Contempt

September 27, 1946.  This order required the El Modena School District to explain why it should not be held in contempt of court for continuing to segregate children.
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Notice of Motion to Obtain Stay of Execution Pending Decision on Appeal

October 8, 1946. This motion by the defendants requested that the Judge’s decision be suspended until the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals could rule on the case.
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Order to File Mandate of Court of Appeals

February 25, 1949.  This order from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals notified the District Court that Judge McCormick’s ruling had been upheld.
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Clerk’s Correspondence

1945-1955.  This includes a variety of materials, including requests for copies of the case and affidavits of service by mail.
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