Murray Atkins Walls Civil Rights Pioneer
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A sign telling us about the movements led by Murray Atkins
Waymark Code: WMH55C
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2013
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Murray Atkins Walls Civil Rights Pioneer
Born in 1899, Walls fought to end segregation in public housing, city libraries, and local Girl Scouts. Walls led the movement that integrated Girl Scout programs and camps by 1956. She was the first black woman to serve on the Girl Scout Board and the Ky. State Board of Education. Walls died in 1993.
Marker Name: Murray Atkins Walls Civil Rights Pioneer
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 2134
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
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