Jack R. Woolf Papers

Dr. Jack Royce Woolf (1924-2014) was affiliated with The University of Texas at Arlington from 1957, when he became Dean of Engineering, until his retirement in 1989. He served as acting president from November 1958 until February 1960 and as president of the university from February 27, 1960 until his resignation from that position on August 31, 1968. During his term as president of the college, the school became a four-year college, graduate degree programs were instituted, and the school joined the University of Texas System, changing its name from Arlington State College to The University of Texas at Arlington. Materials in this collection were produced by Woolf during his service with the university.

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Two correspondences sent from Seaborn Jones from Fort Worth, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Seaborn Jones

Two correspondences sent from Seaborn Jones from Fort Worth, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated November 17, 1962, and October 22, 1962.
Correspondence sent from Mrs. F. G. Odgen from Richardson, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.

Mrs. F. G. Ogden

Correspondence sent from Mrs. F. G. Odgen from Richardson, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.
One back-and-forth correspondence between Delton McCurdy from Forest, Mississippi, and Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Jack Royce Woolf and Grace McCurdy

One back-and-forth correspondence between Delton McCurdy from Forest, Mississippi, and Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf. Correspondences are dated July 12, 1962, and July 16, 1962.
Correspondence sent from Ruth Davidson Smith from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Ruth Davidson Smith

Correspondence sent from Ruth Davidson Smith from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated July 25, 1962.
Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf to Dr. M. T. Harrington, Dean S. T. Keim, and Dean W. H. Nedderman

Jack Royce Woolf

Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Dr. M. T. Harrington, Dean S. T. Keim, and Dean W. H. Nedderman, dated March 21, 1963.
"IMPEACH EARL WARREN?", subtitled "A DOCUMENTED RECORD OF CHIEF JUSTICE EARL WARREN'S PRO-COMMUNIST RULINGS"

A brochure titled "IMPEACH EARL WARREN?", subtitled "A DOCUMENTED RECORD OF CHIEF JUSTICE EARL WARREN'S PRO-COMMUNIST RULINGS", published by "THE INDEPENDENT AMERICAN", Copyright 1961.
Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf to Dr. M. T. Harrington, Dean S. T. Keim, and Dean W. H. Nedderman

Jack Royce Woolf

Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Dr. M. T. Harrington, Dean S. T. Keim, and Dean W. H. Nedderman, dated March 21, 1963.
"God the Original Segregationist Or The Divine Supreme Court VS. The Human Court" and enclosed letter

Carey Daniel

"God the Original Segregationist Or The Divine Supreme Court VS. The Human Court", a brochure by Carey Daniel, pastor, First Baptist Church of West Dallas, with an enclosed letter from Reverend Carey Daniel to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.
Correspondence sent from [S. S. Clyde] from Richardson, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Correspondence sent from [S. S. Clyde] from Richardson, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated July 25. 1962.
Correspondence sent from John Young from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

John Young

Correspondence sent from John Young from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.
Correspondence sent from [Al Kincaid] Kincaid from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Correspondence sent from [Al Kincaid] from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.
Correspondence sent from Mr. and Mrs. Llano League from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Llano Teague

Correspondence sent from Mr. and Mrs. Llano Teague from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated July 25. 1962.
Correspondence sent from William R. Hughes from Longview, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

William R. Hughes

Correspondence sent from William R. Hughes from Longview, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated August 6. 1962.
"Atlantic Unity Aim of Paris Convention" by Laurence C. Eklund, Journal Washington Bureau. Reprint of the Milwaukee Journal

Laurence C. Eklund

"Atlantic Unity Aim of Paris Convention" by Laurence C. Eklund, Journal Washington Bureau. Reprint of the Milwaukee Journal, Sunday, November 12, 1961.
Correspondence sent from Carolyn Mitchell from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.

Carolyn Mitchell

Correspondence sent from Carolyn Mitchell from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.
Correspondence sent from Garry Pearey Felker from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Garry Pearey Felker

Correspondence sent from Garry Pearey Felker from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.
"The Challenge To The South And How it Must Be met", a brochure by L. H. Perez

L. H. Perez

"The Challenge To The South And How it Must Be met", a brochure by L.H. Perez, District Attorney of St. Benard and Plaquemines Parishes, Louisiana.
Correspondence sent from [Earl Beaudon] Jr. from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Correspondence sent from [Earl Beaudon, Jr.] from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf.
Correspondence sent from Carrie E, Melody to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Connie E. Melody

Correspondence sent from Connie E, Melody to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated July 25, 1962.
Correspondence sent from Richard M. Morehead, Austin Bureau of the News at The Dallas Morning News to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Richard M. Morehead

Correspondence sent from Richard M. Morehead, Austin Bureau of the News at The Dallas Morning News to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated October 17, 1962.
Correspondence sent from Mrs. C. S. [Boudesar] from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Correspondence sent from Mrs. C. S. [Boudesar] from Dallas, Texas to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, dated July 24, 1962.
Correspondence between Mr. Dwight Denmead, and Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf

Jack Royce Woolf and Dwight Denmead

One back-and-forth correspondence between Mr. Dwight Denmead, and Arlington State College President Dr. Jack Royce Woolf, respectively, dated July 12, 1962, and July 16, 1962, respectively.
Program for "Doug Russell Day" ceremonies at UTA

Program for "Doug Russell Day" ceremonies, held on November 15, 1968 at Texas Hall at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Doug Russell Day address by UTA swimming coach Don Easterling

Typed address that was delivered by University of Texas at Arlington swimming coach Don Easterling for Doug Russell Day, proclaimed on November 15, 1968 by UTA President Frank Harrison and Arlington Mayor Tom Vandergriff, in honor of UTA swimmer Doug Russell's win of two gold medals at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
Correspondence from Fred J. Finch to Arlington State College President Jack R. Woolf

Fred J. Finch Jr.

Correspondence from Fred J. Finch, attorney at Bunkley & Finch Law Offices in Dallas, to Arlington State College President JackR. Woolf, dated May 25, 1962. In the letter, Finch informs Woolf that he has been retained by three Black students (Ernest Hooper, Jerry Hanes, and Leaston Chase) to aid in their admissions request to Arlington State College.
Memorandum from Jack R. Woolf sent to faculty and staff of Arlington State College announcing integration of the college

Jack R. Woolf

Memorandum sent to the faculty and staff of Arlington State College announcing the decision to integrate the college, dated July 10, 1962. President Jack R. Woolf announced that the decision had been authorized by the Texas A&M System Board of Directors at their meeting on June 29, 1962, and asked for cooperation in the transition.
Correspondence from Thomas Hudson McKee to Arlington State College President Jack R. Woolf

Thomas Hudson McKee

Correspondence from Thomas Hudson McKee to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf (misidentified as "Walfe" in the letter), sent July 10, 1962. The letter is in support of Arlington State College's announcement of that same day that the college would integrate in the fall of 1962.
Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to W. Harold Watson

Jack R. Woolf and W. Harold Watson

Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to W. Harold Watson dated July 16, 1962. In his letter of July 12, 1962, Watson expresses his disapproval of the college's announced integration in the fall of 1962. Woolf's response explains that the decision was made "with regrets", but as the result of "careful study and consideration of the other court actions taken in similar matters."
Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Dick Nichols

Jack R. Woolf

Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Dick Nichols of The Daily News-Texan, dated July 16, 1962. In his letter, Woolf expresses gratitude for the way that the News-Texan covered the July 10, 1962 announcement that Arlington State College would integrate in the fall semester of 1962.
Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Charles A. Felker, Jr.

Jack R. Woolf and Charles A. Felker Jr.

Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Charles A. Felker, Jr., dated July 16, 1962. In his letter of July 12, 1962, Felker expresses his disapproval of the college's announced integration in the fall of 1962. Woolf's response explains that the decision was made "with regret", and that "opposition to this request [to integrate]... would have been a losing fight."
Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to George Hawkes

Jack R. Woolf

Correspondence sent from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to George Hawkes of The Arlington Citizen-Journal, dated July 16, 1962. In his letter, Woolf expresses gratitude for the way that the Citizen-Journal covered the July 10, 1962 announcement that Arlington State College would integrate in the fall semester of 1962.
Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Rev. Carey Daniel

Jack R. Woolf and Carey Daniel

Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Rev. Carey Daniel, dated July 16, 1962. In his letter of July 13, 1962, Daniel expresses his disapproval of the college's announced integration in the fall of 1962. Woolf's response explains that the decision to integrate was made "with regret" and that "Opposition to legal action requesting the admission of members of the negro race seems to have no defense in the courts." Daniel pastors the First Baptist Church of West Dallas and writes on behalf of the "Citizens Council of America for Segregation."
Correspondence from John L. Bills to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf

John L. Bills

Correspondence from John L. Bills to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf, dated July 24, 1962. In the letter, Bills informs Woolf that the Citizens Council met and "voted against you and your school." In the top right corner is a pasted on note that reads "Citizens Council is for Segregation. If you are - Join us!" This letter was sent in opposition to the July 10, 1962 announcement that Arlington State College would integrate in the fall of 1962.
Correspondence from Arthur F. Stovall to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf

Arthur F. Stovall

Correspondence from Arthur F. Stovall to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf, dated July 25, 1962. In the letter, Stovall expresses disapproval of Arlington State College's decision to integrate in the fall of 1962.
Set of documents regarding the application status for Willie B. Willis and Herbert White, Jr. for Arlington State College

Jack R. Woolf, Fred J. Finch, and Charles S. Nelson

Set of documents containing correspondence and a memorandum pertaining to the application status of two prospective Black students (Willie B. Willis and Herbert White, Jr.) in the summer of 1962 for Arlington State College. When Willis and White submitted applications in early April 1962, Charles B. Nelson, Arlington State College's Registrar, wrote them letters explaining that "under present regulations we are unable to admit" them to the college, and were therefore forwarding their applications to Prairie View A&M College, per Texas A&M System policy. After Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf announced on July 10, 1962 that the college would integrate that fall, Fred J. Finch, the attorney hired by Willis and White, inquired about their application status (letter dated July 24, 1962). President Woolf wrote a memo to Nelson instructing him to provide Finch with a "factual letter" explaining actions taken with regard to the two students. Meanwhile, Nelson had already sent Willis and White each a letter explaining that they would need to provide their final transcripts in order to be eligible for admission in the fall (letter dated July 18, 1962). Nelson sent a follow up letter to Finch on July 30, 1962 explaining the admission status of Willis and White.
Correspondence from Claud G. Bender to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf

Charles G. Bender

Correspondence from Claud G. Bender to Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf, dated August 2, 1962. In the letter, Bender expresses disapproval of Arlington State College's decision to integrate in the fall of 1962.
Correspondence from Texas A&M System Chancellor M. T. Harrington to Arlington State College Registrar Charles S. Nelson

M. T. Harrington

Correspondence from Texas A&M System Chancellor M. T. Harrington to Arlington State College Registrar Charles S. Nelson, dated April 11, 1962. In the letter, Harrington thanks Nelson for forwarding him the applications of several Black students who had submitted applications to Arlington State College earlier that month.
Memorandum sent from the Office of Texas A&M System Chancellor M. T. Harrington to the Texas A&M System Board of Directors

M. T. Harrington

Memorandum sent from the Office of Texas A&M System Chancellor M. T. Harrington to the Texas A&M System Board of Directors, dated July 11, 1962. On July 10, 1962, Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf announced that the college would integrate in the fall at a press conference. Prior to that press conference, as Harrington explains in this memo, the announcement leaked via the Fort Worth Press. Harrington sent this memo to explain what happened to the Board of Directors.
Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington

Jack R. Woolf

Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington, dated October 23, 1962. Arlington State College integrated at the beginning of fall semester 1962. In the letter, Woolf states that Prairie View A&M has asked for "data on the enrollment of Negro students at Arlington State College", and asks Harrington to determine what data should be shared.
Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington

Jack R. Woolf

Correspondence from Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington, dated August 31, 1962. In the letter, Woolf provides the Board of Directors with "a report on the integration activities". On July 10, 1962 Arlington State College announced its intent to integrate the college for the fall semester of that year. In this letter, Woolf explains the current situation, that several Black students had applied in the last few weeks, and asks for guidance on long-term planning for accommodating Black students on campus, including in housing and athletics.
Correspondence related to the application of Ernest Wallis Hodges III, Arlington State College applicant

Charles S. Nelson

Correspondence related to the application of Ernest Wallis Hodges III, who applied to attend Arlington State College in April of 1962. At the time, the Texas A&M System did not allow Black students to attend Arlington State College. Charles S. Nelson, Arlington State College's Registrar, sent each letter. The first, dated April 11, 1962, sent to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington at the request of Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf, enclosed a copy of Hodges' application and transcript, and a copy of his transmittal to Prairie View A&M College. The second, informed Hodges that his application had been forwarded to Prairie View A&M. The third letter, sent to Prairie View A&M President Dr. E. B. Evans, enclosed a copy of Hodges' transcript and application, and states that Hodges was set to graduate from James Madison High School in May 1962.
Correspondence related to the application of Jesse Dean Oliver, Arlington State College applicant

Charles S. Nelson

Correspondence related to the application of Jesse Dean Oliver, who applied to attend Arlington State College in April of 1962. At the time, the Texas A&M System did not allow Black students to attend Arlington State College. Charles S. Nelson, Arlington State College's Registrar, sent each letter. The first, dated April 10, 1962, informed Oliver that his application had been forwarded to Prairie View A&M. The second, sent to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington at the request of Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf, enclosed a copy of Oliver's application and transcript, and a copy of his transmittal to Prairie View A&M. The third letter, sent to Prairie View A&M President Dr. E. B. Evans, enclosed a copy of Oliver's transcript and application, and states that Oliver was set to graduate from James Madison High School in May 1962.
Correspondence related to the Arlington State College applications of Leaston Chase III, Willie B. Willis, and Herbert White Jr.

Charles S. Nelson

Correspondence related to the applications of Leaston Chase III, Willie B. Willis, and Herbert White Jr., who applied to attend Arlington State College in April of 1962. At the time, the Texas A&M System did not allow Black students to attend Arlington State College Charles S. Nelson, Arlington State College's Registrar, sent each letter. The first, dated April 12, 1962, was sent to Dr. E. B. Evans, President of Prairie View A&M College, and enclosed the transcripts and applications of the three students. The second, sent to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington at the request of Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf, enclosed copies of the students' applications and transcripts, and a copy of his letter to Dr. Evans. Finally, Nelson sent each of the students a letter explaining that their applications would not be accepted at Arlington State College and they had been forwarded to Prairie View A&M.
Inauguration of Jack Woolf as president of Arlington State College

Chancellor Dr. M.T. Harrington formally inaugurates Jack Woolf as president of Arlington State College.
Correspondence related to the application of Robert A. Booker, Arlington State College applicant

Charles S. Nelson

Correspondence related to the application of Robert A. Booker, who applied to attend Arlington State College in April of 1962. At the time, the Texas A&M System did not allow Black students to attend Arlington State College Charles S. Nelson, Arlington State College's Registrar, sent each letter. The first, dated April 10, 1962, informed Booker that his application had been forwarded to Prairie View A&M College. The second, sent to Texas A&M System Chancellor Dr. M. T. Harrington at the request of Arlington State College President Dr. Jack R. Woolf, enclosed a copy of Booker's application and transcript, and a copy of his transmittal to Prairie View A&M. The third letter, sent to Prairie View A&M President Dr. E. B. Evans, enclosed a copy of Booker's transcript and application, and states that Booker was set to graduate from James Madison High School in May 1962.

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