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Filters: Ballard, Hank -- Midnighters (Musical group), Folk songs, Hillman, Carol Berkley, ca. 1927-, College students, Black, 1960s, 1940s Clear filters
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Rollins College | Text
Annual Report of the Race Relations Committee, 1946
Carol Berkley, a member of the Race Relations Committee, describes the work of the group from January to March 1946, including holding Race Relations Sunday, volunteering at the Hungerford School, and working with local African American high schools. The description gives insight into the focus of the group from its start and how they are attempting to improve race relations locally.Learn more -
Centre College | Image
Homecoming dance, 1964
Centre College students dancing at the 1964 Homecoming dance, with Grammy-nominated Hank Ballard and the Midnighters performing. The 1964-65 school year was the first offical year of racial integration for the College.Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Letter from Clifton A. Woodrum to Francis P. Gaines (February 16, 1943)
In this letter from U.S. Congressman and W&L Law Alumnus Clifton A. Woodrum to President Francis P. Gaines, Woodrum asks Gaines about three Black students sent to the Officers Training Corp at Washington and Lee.Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Letter from J. Thompson Brown to Fred C. Cole (August 24, 1966)
This letter from� J. Thompson Brown, chaplain of the Episcopalian church, applauds W&L's admission of two black students. Cole's reply is included.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