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W & L University | Text
Copy of Letter from Homer A. Holt to T. Justin Moore (November 8, 1955)
This copy of a letter from trustee Homer A. Holt to T. Justin Moore was sent to Washington and Lee President Francis P. Gaines. In the letter, Holt explains that Gaines is getting in contact with other southern schools to battle the admissions policy of the Association of American Law Schools. Acknowledgement from Gaines' secretary is included.Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Final Report for 1954 (Association of American Law Schools Special Committee on Racial Discrimination)
In this report, the Special Committee on Racial Discrimination of the Association of American Law Schools outlines its policy on racially discriminatory admissions and describes the ways in which it encourages member schools to abide by its guidelines. The Washington and Lee University School of Law is a part of the Association of American Law schools, and at the time of this report did not comply with the policy on racial discriminations.Learn more -
Rollins College | Text
Helping to Bridge the Gap
This article, written by Mary McLeod Bethune, discusses her friendship with President Hamilton Holt. It outlines the path of acceptance of African Americans at Rollins College, and her hope for further acceptance and integration in the future. Circa 1955-1956Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Letter from David F. Cavers to Francis P. Gaines (Februrary 4, 1955)
In this letter, David F. Cavers (who is Chairman of the Special Committee on Racial Discriminination of the Association of American Law Schools) writes to Washington and Lee University President Francis P. Gaines, asking him to comply with the Association's recent action against racial discrimination.Learn more -
Rollins College | Text
Letter from Donald W. Hill to Joseph Taylor, 1969
The administration responds to student demands for more Black studies by creating a winter term course on "Black Literature, History and Sociology." The Dean of Rollins College consulted the Dean of Bethune-Cookman College on the structure and content of the course, demonstrating continued cooperation between the two institutions.Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Letter from J.D. Farrar to President Huntley (October 2, 1969)
This letter from J.D. Farrar to President Robert Huntley outlines Washington and Lee's increased efforts to recruit Black students.Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Letter from Rosalyn D. Thompson to President John D. Wilson and his response
In this letter, Washington and Lee Student Rosalyn D. Thompson asks President John D. Wilson for increased efforts in making the University better for Black students. Wilson responds in detail.Learn more -
Rollins College | Image
Mary McLeod Bethune Receives an Honorary Degree from Rollins, 1949
Hamilton Holt awarding Mary McLeod Bethune, President Emerita of Bethune-Cookman College, with an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities.This is the first honorary degree given to an African American by an institution of higher education in the South.Learn more -
Rollins College | Text
Memorandum from Hamilton Holt to Dean Wendell Stone, 1949
Hamilton Holt expresses concern that the announcement of Mary McLeod Bethune's honorary degree would cause protesting and interference from the KKK. His fears proved to be unfounded, but facing violence was a real possibility.Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Personal and Confidential Letter from Francis P. Gaines to James R. Caskie and Homer A. Holt (Februrary 28, 1956)
In this letter, Washington and Lee President Francis P. Gaines writes to trustees James R. Caskie and Homer A. Holt about the possibility of black law students attending a convention at Washington and Lee. Caskie and Holt's responses are included.Learn more -
Rollins College | Image
Rollins Players, 1970-1971
Anita Thomas pictured with the Rollins Players, circa 1971. She was the only African American student featured in the performing group that year. Circa 1970-1971Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Series of Letters from Deans of Southern Law Schools
In this series of letters, Washington and Lee Trustees and President Gaines correspond with Deans of other Southern Law Schools. Their goal is to align a group of schools to protest the Association of American Law Schools' policy on desegregation of admissions.Learn more