1.4 Lloyd C. Stark, 39th Governor of State of Missouri, 1937-1941

After weeks of debate Taylor’s proposal, House Bill No. 195 was passed and signed by Governor Lloyd Stark.

Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service in the State of Missouri

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Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service in the State of Missouri

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3.4 MU registrar informed Lloyd Gaines that he was not eligible to attend the University of Missouri due to the fact that Gaines was a Negro

After several weeks, Gaines finally received a reply to his application from Sy Woodson Canada, the MU registrar. Canada informed him that he was not eligible to attend the University of Missouri due to the fact that Gaines was a Negro and it was in conflict of Missouri state law for MU to admit him.