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Furman 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 -
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Furman 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 -
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Furman 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 -
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Furman 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 | Text
Group Attacks School Gleefully
An editorial appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 16, 1963. The author is very critical of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and it's reaction to the Furman trustee's resolution authorizing Furman to admit all qualified applicants regardless of race or color.Learn more -
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Joe 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 -
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Joe 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 -
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Joe 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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Joe 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 -
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Joe 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 -
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Joseph 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 -
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Joseph 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 -
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Joseph 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 -
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Lillian Brock yearbook photo
Freshman Class portrait from the 1968 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Lillian Brock Flemming '71. Lillian Brock enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.Learn more -
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Lillian Brock yearbook photo
Sophomore Class portrait from the 1969 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Lillian Brock Flemming '71. Lillian Brock enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.Learn more -
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Lillian Brock yearbook photo
Junior Class portrait from the 1970 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Lillian Brock Flemming '71. Lillian Brock enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.Learn more -
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Mystical Bridge is Practical Divorcee
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 16, 1963. The author takes a satirical approach in describing a meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and its reaction to the Furman Trustees' resolution authorizing Furman to admit all qualified applicants regardless of race or color.Learn more -
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Recreation Hall, 1936
Exterior of the Recreation Hall, where Zora Neale Hurston produced her play, "From Sun to Sun" in 1933.Learn more -
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Rollins College Varsity Basketball Team Picture (1968-1969)
The Rollins College basketball team poses for a team picture in the gym. Captain Lawrence Martinez appears in the first row on the far left.Learn more -
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Roxwell Robinson and C. LaRue Boyd Correspondence, 1976
C. LaRue Boyd, Director of Public Relations, denies BSU President Roxwell Robinson's request to display the BSU flag in front of Carnegie Hall on a regular basis, but offers the possibility of displaying the BSU flag during Black Awareness Week and on other selected dates. This correspondence demonstrates the BSU’s cooperative relationship with Rollins faculty and staff.Learn more -
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Roxwell Robinson and Jack B. Critchfield Correspondence, 1974
Black Student Union President Roxwell Robinson writes to President Jack Critchfield, requesting that the College offer at least three Black Culture courses per academic year, even in the face of financial difficulty. President Critchfield responds that he cannot make a guarantee, but that he and the administration intend to preserve Black Culture courses in the curriculum.Learn more -
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Roxwell Robinson and Paula Backscheider Correspondence, 1974
Black Student Union President Roxwell Robinson requested suggestions from Rollins College department heads about the next Black Awareness Week program, based on the theme of Black Arts. He received suggestions from a professor and her Black literature class. The correspondence demonstrates the BSU’s cooperative relationship with Rollins faculty.Learn more -
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S.C. Baptists Adopt Wait-and-See Policy, Asks Integration Delay General Board's Motion
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 16, 1963, detailing a meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and the Convention's approval of the General Board's request that the Furman University Trustees postpone action on the recently announced policy of admission of all qualified students until a feasible policy could be adopted for all South Carolina Baptist institutions.Learn more -
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Sarah Reese performing
Sarah Reese, in her Junior year at Furman, singing from the musical 'Porgy and Bess' as entertainment for the annual Knight's Night, during Homecoming week festivities. 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 -
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Sarah Reese yearbook photo
Freshman Class portrait from the 1968 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Sarah Reese '71. Reese enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.Learn more