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Furman University | Text
Furman's First Black Students Look Back
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated February 8, 1985. In the article Joseph Vaughn '68, Furman University's first African American student, and Lillian Brock Flemming '71, one of the first two African American females to graduate Furman, reflect on their time at Furman, and offer advice to current African American students.Learn more -
Furman University | Text
Mighty White Man
2-page color spread celebrating Mighty White Man, the horse ridden by the Paladin at Furman football games beginning in Fall 1961.Learn more -
Furman University | Text
New Student Notes Furman's Friendliness, Scholarship
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated February 19, 1965. The article is about Joe Vaughn '68, his reception on campus, and his opinion of Furman after his first weeks there. Joseph Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Centre College | Text
Oral history interview with Jim Davis : transcript
Written transcription of the oral history interview with Jim Davis, one of the first three African Americans to attend Centre College. Mr. Davis enrolled at Centre College in the fall of 1964 as the only African American male. He graduated in 1968.Learn more