The contents of this book are organized into 10 chapters. Chapter 1 outlines the "Legal Background for Negro Schools in Florida." Chapter 2, "Early Neglect," discusses the establishment of the double-school system, focusing on the situation in Duval County. Chapter 3, "Philanthropic Groups," briefly discusses some active foundations and funds: Chapter 4, "Observation in Early Elementary School," discusses studies made between 1928 and 1952. Chapter 5 discusses the "Early Development of Secondary Schools for Negroes," Chapter 6 discusses "Development of Higher Education for Negroes in Florida." Chapter 7 focuses on "The Fight for Equal Salaries," arguing that the fight was foced on the Negro teachers because of the unreasonableness of local superintendents and school boards. Chapter 8 discusses "Negroes in the State Department of Education," Chapter 9, "School Integration," discusses developments since the 1954 Supreme Court decision, including the results of a survey of 67 county superintendents. Chapter 10, "Hopeful Points in Integration," demonstrates that integration has brought better school buildings and superior equipment, not only to black children but to many white children. (Author/JM)