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W & L University | Image1982 Black Ball attendees seated at tables
A photograph of attendees of the 1982 Black Ball, a formal dance put on by the Student Assocation for Black Unity at Washington and Lee University, resting at decorated tables set up in Evans Hall. Couples are having conversations and a drink table is visible in the far background.Learn more -
W & L University | Image1982 Black Ball attendees seated at tables
A photograph of attendees of the 1982 Black Ball, a formal dance put on by the Student Assocation for Black Unity at Washington and Lee University, resting at decorated tables set up in Evans Hall.Learn more -
Rollins College | ImageBlack Student Union, 1972-1973
Twenty Black Student Union members pose for their student organization’s yearbook photograph. This is the first Black Student Union photograph included in the Tomokan yearbook. Back row: Krisita Jackson, Theda James, Deborah Coleman, Brenda Martin, Reggie Brock, Blanche Jackson, Lonnie Butler, Otis Cameron, Rodney Dowling. Middle row: Lorraine Powell, Marcus Wilson, Grace Borom, Juanita Gibson, Jennifer Matthews, Roxwell Robinson, Arlinda Staley. Front row: Guilda Brandon, Theotis Bronson, Constance Blackman, Errol Cunningham.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextBSU Open Meeting Flyer, 1972
The flyer invites the Rollins community to attend an open discussion meeting in 1972 with the Black Student Union. This meeting was to address concerns about the purpose of the first scheduled Black Awareness Week, since there had been a mixed response to news of plans for this event.Learn more -
W & L University | ImageCandid photograph taken during the 1982 Black Ball
A candid photograph taken during the 1982 Black Ball, put on by the Student Association for Black Unity, of several men laughing and talking.Learn more -
W & L University | ImageGroup photo of 1982 SABU members
A photograph of eight members of the 1982 Student Association for Black Unity (SABU) at Washington and Lee University.Learn more -
Centre College | ImageHomecoming 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 -
Furman University | Moving imageJune Manning Thomas Oral History
Video interview with June Manning Thomas. Ms. Thomas enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women. She begins the interview speaking about her hometown, Orangeburg, South Carolina, during the 1960s, and being a part of the first group of African American students to attend racially integrated public schools there. As a high school student June attended a summer program at Furman, and she talks about the program and how it infuenced her decision to attend Furman. Ms.Learn more -
W & L University | ImageLarge group photo of 1982 SABU members
A large group photograph of the 1982 members of the Student Association for Black Unity (SABU) at Washington and Lee University on the staircase of Evans Hall.Learn more -
Furman University | ItemLillian Brock Flemming Oral History
Video interview with Lillian Brock Flemming, one of the first two African American females to graduate Furman University. Lillian enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women. She graduated in 1971, and earned her Masters of Education from Furman in 1975. In 1981, she became the first African-American woman to serve on the Greenville City Council, and in 1989 she was elected Mayor Pro Tempore.Learn more -
Centre College | Moving ImageOral history interview with Gordon and Pat Benning
Video interview with Gordon Benning, class of 1970. and his wife, Pat Benning. Mr. Benning enrolled at Centre College in 1966, just two years after the College officially integrated in 1964. Mrs. Benning, is a Danville, Ky. native, and the two dated while Mr. Benning attended Centre.Learn more -
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Oral history interview with Jim Davis
Video 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 -
Centre College | TextOral 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 -
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Oral history interview with Raymond Burse
Video interview with Raymond Burse, who graduated from Centre College in 1973. Mr. Burse is a distinguished Rhodes Scholar, studied organic chemistry at Oxford, and attended Harvard Law School. He has been a member of the Centre College Board of Trustees and the president of Kentucky State University.Learn more -
W & L University | ImagePerformer at 1981 Black Ball
A photograph of the main performer for the 1981 Black Ball at Washington and Lee University taken from the back of the stage.Learn more -
W & L University | ImagePerformers at 1977 Black Ball
A photograph of the performers at the 1977 Black Ball in Evans Hall at Washington and Lee University. The band has a horn section, drummer, several guitarists, along wih the lead singer. The trumpet player and saxophone player are dancing.Learn more -
W & L University | ImagePerformers at 1977 Black Ball
A photograph of the performers at the 1977 Black Ball in Evans Hall at Washington and Lee University. The trumpet player and saxophone player are playing their instruments.Learn more -
W & L University | ImagePerformers at 1977 Black Ball
A photograph of the performers at the 1977 Black Ball in Evans Hall at Washington and Lee University. The trumpet player and saxophone player are dancing and pointing at the crowd while the lead singer is singing into the microphone.Learn more -
W & L University | ImagePerformers at the 1982 Black Ball
A photograph of the performers at the 1982 Black Ball, a formal dance put on by the Student Assocation for Black Unity at Washington and Lee University. The guitarist is playing while being held up by several band mates.Learn more -
W & L University | ImagePerformers at the 1982 Black Ball, especially the horn section
A photograph of the performers at the 1982 Black Ball, a formal dance put on by the Student Assocation for Black Unity at Washington and Lee University. The members of the horn section are playing their instruments, joined on stage by the drummer, a guitarist, and another band member.Learn more -
Rollins College | ImageResident Heads, 1972-1973
Resident heads Randy Lyon, Andrea Boissy Lyon, and Reginald Brock, who were in charge of the residence halls. Reginald Brock was the only African American student to serve as a resident head that year. Circa 1972-1973Learn more -
Furman University | TextState BSU Covention Meets in Greenville: Delegates Pass Resolution on Integration
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 11, 1961. The article details a resolution, introduced, and approved at the Annual South Carolina Baptist Student Union Convention, suggesting that the Trustees of the institutions of the South Carolina Baptist Convention 'give careful study to this responsibilty to open the door' to qualified students regardless of race.Learn more -
W & L University | ImageStudents dancing at the 1977 Black Ball
A photograph of several black students dancing in Evans Hall at the 1977 Black Ball, a formal dance put on by the Student Assocation for Black Unity at Washington and Lee University..Learn more -
W & L University | ImageStudents dancing at the 1977 Black Ball
A photograph of students dancing to music being performed live in Evans Hall at the 1977 Black Ball at Washington and Lee University. The performers are visible in the background of the photograph.Learn more -
W & L University | ImageStudents Dancing at the 1981 Black Ball
A photograph of several black students dancing in Evans Hall at the 1981 Black Ball, a formal dance put on by the Student Assocation for Black Unity at Washington and Lee University.Learn more
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