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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 | ImageBlack Student Union, 1974-1975
Thirteen members of the Black Student Union gather for their yearbook photo. They are seated on the steps of Bush Science Center. (First row, left to right): Douglas Pollard, Denise Brookins, Blondie Jones, Priscilla Lyons, Roxwell Robinson. (Second row, left to right): Vic Crumity, Errol Cunningham, Willie Flowers, Dick Twine, Roslyn Lawson, Luther Graham, Kimberly Broxton, Sharon Israel.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 | TextFCC [Faculty Committee on Christian Work] Report to Faculty Meeting, November 6, 1961 (report)
This report from the Faculty Committee on Christian Work outlines the Board of Trustees' decision to bar the University Committee on Christian Work from inviting Martin Luther King, Jr. to speak at the 1961-1962 Seminars in Religion.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 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 | 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 -
Furman University | ImageJoe Vaughn with balloons
Photograph from the 1966 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Joseph Vaughn '68 surrounded by balloons. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoe Vaughn with flower
Photograph of Joseph Vaughn '68, holding a white azalea blossom in his teeth. Photo taken during his senior year at Furman. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoseph Vaughn
Photograph from the 1965 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Joseph Vaughn '68 standing on the stairs in front of the James B. Duke Library, on the campus of Furman University. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoseph Vaughn and Lillian Brock Flemming share a laugh
Joseph Vaughn '68 and Lillian Brock Flemming '71 share a laugh during a Religion in Life lecture titled 'Racial Integration at Furman: 21 Years Later' given in 1986.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoseph Vaughn yearbook photo
Class portrait from the 1966 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Joseph Vaughn '68. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoseph Vaughn yearbook photo
Class portrait from the 1967 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Joseph Vaughn '68. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageJoseph Vaughn yearbook photo
Senior Class portrait from the 1968 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Joseph Vaughn '68. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.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 | TextLetter from Mrs. E.M. Owen to the Board of Trustees (November 30, 1961)
In this handwritten letter, a Mrs. E. M. Owen writes the Board of Trustees expressing her disdain at the possibility of Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking at Washington and Lee. She also urges the Trustees to examine the faculty and weed out the communists.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from the National Student Council of the YMCA to Francis P. Gaines (April 13, 1954)
This letter from YMCA secretary L. Maynard Catchings invites Washington and Lee President Gaines to call upon the services of the YMCA in desegregating the University. Gaines replies, stating that he will get in touch if assistance is desired.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from the National Student Council of the YMCA to Francis P. Gaines (May 18, 1954)
This letter is a follow-up to an April 13, 1954 letter from National Student Council of the YMCA secretary L. Maynard Catchings.�Learn more -
Furman University | ImageThe French Club
Photograph from the 1966 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of the French Club, 'Le Salon Francias.' This society was composed of students recommended by their professors for their superior work in the intermediate or advanced levels of French. Joseph Vaughn, the university's first African American student, is seen standing at far left in photo.Learn more
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