The establishment of Highlander, 1927-1932 -- Early struggles, 1932-1937 -- Building and defending a program, 1937-1941 -- Extension work, 1937-1947 -- The CIO years, 1942-1947 -- Transition years, 1944-1953 -- From school desegregation to student sit-ins, 1953-1961 -- The citizenship schools, 1953-1961 -- Highlander under attack, 1953-1962 -- Highlander center : new directions, new struggles -- Appendix 1. Highlander's 1950 statement of purpose -- Appendix 2. Highlander's 1987 mission statement.