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Centre College | TextAmidst the Trivia...Advisory Board Condems ‘White Sheets’ Dispute
Reporting on the Advisory Board meeting, during which was discussed, among other things (including the Yerkes lounge to be used by the BSU), the incident involving the Dekes wearing white sheets at the BSU basketball game, and ensuing confrontation between Dekes and members of the BSU at Cowan which resulted in a member of the Deke fraternity being injured after being struck by a glass by a member of the BSU.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextAnnual Race Relations Meeting Programs, 1948 and 1950
Two programs that were provided for attendees at the Annual Race Relations Sunday held at Rollins College. The event focused on music, academic remarks, films, and sermons that related to racial or religious issues.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextAnnual 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 | TextApproves Court action on Barber Shops
Ollie Lee Taylor wrote a letter to express his appreciation to everyone who helped participate in the fight against discrimination in the local barbershops. He also wrote about the work that still needed to be done which included holding Danville accountable and continuing to push for change in other areas within the communityLearn more -
Centre College | TextCentre and Danville should integrate fully
Opinion piece regarding the picketing of segregated barbershops. Also commends student Ollie Taylor’s campaign, as well as pointing out that Centre should be an example for Danville as to what integration looks like. Includes corresponding cartoon.Learn more -
Furman University | TextCharter Change Ordered: Students Found Dazed
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 11, 1961, describing, in detail, a meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention where the members voted to amend the charter of Furman University to prohibit Greek letter social fraternities from the campus of Furman, as well as all of the Convention's educational institutions.Learn more -
Rollins College | ImageChemistry Student, Circa 1970s
A student working in the chemistry lab at Rollins. Circa 1970sLearn 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 | TextFinal Report for 1954 (Association of American Law Schools Special Committee on Racial Discrimination)
In this report, the Special Committee on Racial Discrimination of the Association of American Law Schools outlines its policy on racially discriminatory admissions and describes the ways in which it encourages member schools to abide by its guidelines. The Washington and Lee University School of Law is a part of the Association of American Law schools, and at the time of this report did not comply with the policy on racial discriminations.Learn more -
Rollins College | ImageHamilton Holt, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Edwin Osgood Grover
President Hamilton Holt; Mary McLeod Bethune, President Emerita of Bethune-Cookman College; and Professor of Books Edwin Osgood Grover at the 1949 Animated Magazine.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextHelping to Bridge the Gap
This article, written by Mary McLeod Bethune, discusses her friendship with President Hamilton Holt. It outlines the path of acceptance of African Americans at Rollins College, and her hope for further acceptance and integration in the future. Circa 1955-1956Learn more -
Centre College | TextIt Was a Close ‘Shave’ Ollie, but You’ve ‘Clipped’ the Barbershop’s Wings, Congratulations!; Discrimination Ordered Ended
Editorial cartoon celebrating the East District Federal Court order invalidating a section of Kentucky law that allowed Danville barbershops to discriminate against African American customersLearn more -
Centre College | TextJudge Mac Swinford Rules in Favor of Summary Judgement
Explains the next steps in the lawsuit filed against the barbers in Danville that refused to cut black hair. The article emphasizes how students were determined to find a solution to put an end to segregation, even if the case was not ruled in their favorLearn more -
Centre College | TextJudge Swinford issues order enjoining Danville barbers to stop discriminating
The article explains how the judge ordered the barbers to integrate. Centre’s Dean expressed his excitement. There appears to be a positive reaction from faculty and staff members which may represent the attitudes of the leadership at this time.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from David F. Cavers to Francis P. Gaines (Februrary 4, 1955)
In this letter, David F. Cavers (who is Chairman of the Special Committee on Racial Discriminination of the Association of American Law Schools) writes to Washington and Lee University President Francis P. Gaines, asking him to comply with the Association's recent action against racial discrimination.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextLetter from Hamilton Holt to Philip R. Kelly, 1949
President Hamilton Holt writes to alumnus Dick Kelly about public support for awarding an honorary degree to civil rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextLetter From Theodore Darrah to Frank Otey, 1955
Theodore Darrah, the Dean of Knowles Memorial Chapel, invites Frank Otey, Principal of the Hungerford School, and his students to the Race Relations Sunday service. Dean Darrah notes that Rollins College will be providing the choir for the service, which is a change from their usual reliance on the Hungerford choir. The change demonstrates a more equal exchange between the Hungerford School and Rollins College.Learn more -
Rollins College | ImageMary McLeod Bethune Receives an Honorary Degree from Rollins, 1949
Hamilton Holt awarding Mary McLeod Bethune, President Emerita of Bethune-Cookman College, with an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities.This is the first honorary degree given to an African American by an institution of higher education in the South.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextMemo from Hamilton Holt to Royal France, 1946
In a memo to Prof. Royal France, President Holt and Treasurer E. T. Brown recommend that no African Americans should be permitted to use the Harper-Shepherd Field while it is not being used by Rollins College. The message shows that the college is trying to determine its position on involvement with local African Americans and their ability to be on Rollins- owned grounds.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextMemorandum from Hamilton Holt to Dean Wendell Stone, 1949
Hamilton Holt expresses concern that the announcement of Mary McLeod Bethune's honorary degree would cause protesting and interference from the KKK. His fears proved to be unfounded, but facing violence was a real possibility.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextNursing Home in Sight, Mrs. Laughlin Reports, 1952
Winter Park Topics reports that the need for an African American policeman in West Winter Park was brought up at a meeting of the Woman's Club. Before the presentation about a new nursing home in west Winter Park, Bertram Scott tells the audience that the policeman would improve the safety of west Winter Park and notes that both Sanford and Orlando are ahead of Winter Park in introducing African American police officers.Learn more -
Centre College | TextOnce Controversial Bluegrass Shop Moves
Report on the Bluegrass Barbershop moving from South Third Street to West Walnut Street. Barber Lester Tarter contends he was forced out. Comments from barber Either O. Richardson contending that he would lose white customers if he integrated his shopLearn more -
W & L University | TextPersonal and Confidential Letter from Francis P. Gaines to James R. Caskie and Homer A. Holt (Februrary 28, 1956)
In this letter, Washington and Lee President Francis P. Gaines writes to trustees James R. Caskie and Homer A. Holt about the possibility of black law students attending a convention at Washington and Lee. Caskie and Holt's responses are included.Learn more -
Rollins College | ImagePoster for Black Awareness Week, 1973
A young man walking outside of the Student Center, passing a poster promoting Black Awareness Week. This photo was taken in 1973, the first year that Black Awareness Week was celebrated at Rollins.Learn more -
Rollins College | TextRace Relations Day, 1945
A Rollins Sandspur article describing the first Race Relations Sunday, which brought together white and African American residents to celebrate Race Relations Day with music, film, and speeches. Rollins' hosting of this event on campus with support from Winter Park and the Hungerford School shows local and collegiate interest in supporting African Americans.Learn more
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