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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 | TextAll De Live Long Day Program, 1934
All De Live Long Day, a program of African American folklore, music, and dance, was the second of two productions by Zora Neale Hurston to be performed on the Rollins campus during the 1930s.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 -
W & L University | TextBlack Students (brochure)
This recruitment brochure from SABU (The Student Association for Black Unity) and the Washington and Lee University Admissions Office outlines the opportunities for black students at Washington and Lee.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 -
Furman University | ImageColor Guard
1966 Color Guard. (Front Row) Joe Vaughn, Cavenaugh, Ethrige, Taylor. (Back Row, Left to Right) Banks, Funderburk, File.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageColor Guard
1966 Color Guard wearing their winter greens. Joe Vaughn is featured in the foregroundLearn more -
W & L University | TextCopy 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 | TextForwarded Correspondence from Fred C. Cole to J. Morrison Hutcheson (August 1964)
This correspondence documents President Fred C. Cole asking members of the Board of Trustees to approve a reply to a letter.Learn more -
W & L University | TextForwarded Correspondence from Homer A. Holt to Fred C. Cole
Trustee Homer A. Holt forwarded correspondence from Hutcheson and Morrison on the topic of integration to President Fred C. Cole.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextFrom Sun to Sun Program, 1933
From Sun to Sun, a program of African American folklore, music, and dance, was the first of two productions by Zora Neale Hurston to be performed on the Rollins campus during the 1930s.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageFurman Chapter of the Southern Student Organizing Committee
Photograph of the Furman Chapter of the Southern Student Organizing Committee, an organization of students committed to peace, racial equity, and participatory democracy. From the 1968 Furman yearbook: 'SSOC is convinced that society is in need of radical reform on every level, including the university level. It is our purpose to work for these reforms, both through education and direct action. Ready to organize are the members of the Southern Student Organizing Committee.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageFurman Concert Choir
Joseph Vaughn '68 performing in the Furman Concert Choir. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageFurman Concert Choir
The 1969-1970 Furman University Concert Choir. A member of the choir, Sarah Reese '71, can be seen at the far right in photo, third row. Reese enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women. Sarah Reese would later become a world-famous opera singer.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageFurman Concert Choir
The 1970-1971 Furman University Concert Choir. Members of the choir include: Sarah Reese '71, in the third row, far right, and Ronald (Rawn) Harbor '71, in the fourth row, far left. Reese and Harbor were some of Furman's first African American students.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageFurman Program Board
Photograph of the 1967-68 Furman University Program Board. The Program Board was an organization that sponsored the majority of activities provided by the Watkins Student Center. The Collegiate Education Service Corps, CESC, also functioned under the Program Board. It was one of the most worthwile and unique organizations in which Furman students could participate. From left to right in photo are Ms. Betty Alverson, Julie Burts, Karen Metcalfe, Joe Vaughn, Jan Clark, Harriet Hamrick, Chris Turner, and Ms. Juanita Copleland.Learn more -
Furman University | TextFurman'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 -
W & L University | TextHeadline for Admissions Story: "The Matter of Admissions....."
This draft of an article for the Alumni Magazine explains the Board of Trustees' movement towards integration. This draft differs from (and is more revealing than) the version published in the Fall 1964 edition of the Alumni Magazine.Learn more -
W & L University | TextHeadline for Admissions Story: "The Matter of Admissions....." (Draft)
In this draft for an article for The Alumni Magazine, Frank Parsons provides a complete account of the discussions which led up to the Board of Trustees' Reaffirmation of Faculty Authority over Admissions Standards. This reaffirmation essentially desegregated Washington and Lee.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 -
W & L University | TextIn Lee's Spirit
This editorial in the November 11th, 1964 Washington Post describes Washington and Lee's desegregation as being something Lee would have wanted, providing a look at the rhetoric of the time.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoe Vaughn in 'The Firebugs'
Joseph Vaughn '68 and Linda Friddle '69 acting in the Furman Theater Guild's production of Max Frisch's comedy, 'The Firebugs.' Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoe Vaughn leading the cheer
Joseph Vaughn '68, as part of the Cheer Squad, leading fans in a cheer at one of the Furman football games. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoe Vaughn performing with classmates
Joseph Vaughn '68 and classmates having fun during a musical performance. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more
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