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Rollins College | Image
1967-1968 Rollins College Soccer Team Picture
The 1967 team poses for a picture for the yearbook. Sophomore Bernard “Bernie” Myers was a member of Rollins’ first integrated class in 1966.Learn more -
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1973 Rollins College Tennis Team Photo
The 1973 tennis team poses for a picture for the yearbook.Learn more -
W & L University | Image
1982 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 | Image
1982 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 -
Centre College | Text
Amidst 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 -
W & L University | Image
Candid 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 | Text
Charter 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 -
Centre College | Image
Homecoming 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 | Text
Hornet Poll Tabulations Indicate Liberal Trend
Editorial in The Furman Hornet student newspaper, dated November 15, 1957. The editorial discusses freedom of public expression on campus, and the results of a recent anonymous 'Hornet Poll,' showing a 'relatively large number of students favoring total or partial racial integration.' A variety of questions and results about other issues Furman students face are also mentioned.Learn more -
Rollins College | Image
Lawrence Martinez, Basketball Player, Action Shot
Lawrence Martinez takes a jump shot over his defender. This was Martinez’s sophomore year at Rollins and his second year on the basketball team.Learn more -
Rollins College | Text
Memo from Alzo J. Reddick to Jack Critchfield, 1973
This memo from Alzo J. Reddick (the faculty sponsor of the Black Student Union and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs) thanks President Jack Critchfield for his support and refers to letters from community members in support of Black Awareness Week. Dean Reddick also suggests that Black Awareness Week was a mixed success, but expresses an overall positive opinion about the event.Learn more -
W & L University | Image
Performer 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 | Image
Performers 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 | Image
Performers 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 | Image
Performers 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 | Image
Performers 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 | Image
Reginald "Reggie" Brock Playing Tennis
In 1970, Reginald "Reggie" Brock was the first African American tennis player at Rollins College. He earned two varsity letters and multiple awards during his time with the team.Learn more -
Rollins College | Image
Resident 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 -
Rollins College | Image
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 -
Furman University | Text
Student Opinion Mixed on Integration: Faculty Votes Indicate Heavy Support of Issue
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated December 15, 1961. The article includes the results of a recent opinion poll given to the students and faculty seeking their thoughts on the idea of admitting into Furman 'all properly qualified applicants regardless of race or color.'Learn more -
Furman University | Text
Students Accept Trustee Admission Policy 4 to 1
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 9, 1963, showing the results of a poll given to Furman students, seeking their opinions on the Furman Trustees' resolution authorizing Furman to admit all qualified applicants regardless of race or color.Learn more -
W & L University | Image
Students 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 | Image
Students 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 -
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Students 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 -
W & L University | Image
Students 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