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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 -
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 -
Furman University | TextBaptist Board Challenges Trustee Integration Policy
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated October 26, 1963, detailing a challenge, made by the General Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, to the Furman trustee's resolution authorizing Furman to admit all qualified applicants regardless of race.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 -
Furman University | TextBoard To Recommend 'Hands-Off' Policy to Baptist Convention
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated October 23, 1964. The author writes about the General Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's recommendation that the convention abopt a hands-off policy towards desegregation. Admission policies would be left to the trustees of it's church supported colleges.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 | 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 -
Furman University | TextFinal Decision Is Trustees'
An editorial appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 16, 1963. The author is calling for the Furman Board of Trustees to be strong and not bend to the will of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.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 -
Furman University | TextFurman to Register 'All Qualified Students'
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated October 12, 1963, detailing a Furman Board of Trustees meeting, held October 8th, 1963, where the Board approved a resolution that Furman University consider applications for admission from all qualified applicants. The author also writes about other topics discussed in the meeting.Learn more -
Furman University | TextGroup 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 -
W & L University | ImageGroup photo of 1982 SABU members
A photograph of eight members of the 1982 Student Association for Black Unity (SABU) at Washington and Lee University.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 -
Rollins College | ImageKnowles Memorial Chapel, 1935
The outside of Knowles Memorial Chapel, three years after it had been dedicated in 1932 as a desegregated building.Learn more -
W & L University | ImageLarge group photo of 1982 SABU members
A large group photograph of the 1982 members of the Student Association for Black Unity (SABU) at Washington and Lee University on the staircase of Evans Hall.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from Francis P. Gaines to James R. Caskie (February 10, 1943)
In this letter from President Francis P. Gaines to Trustee James R. Caskie, Gaines and Caskie discuss the public's perception of the possibility of Black students being present on Washington and Lee's campus through the U.S. Army School.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from Fred C. Cole to J. Morrison Hutcheson (October 21, 1964)
In this letter, President Fred C. Cole asks Trustee J. Morrison Hutcheson to provide an interview explaining the admissions decision to the Ring-Tum Phi.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from Fred C. Cole to J. Morrison Hutcheson (October 8, 1964)
This letter from President Fred C. Cole to Trustee J. Morrison Hutcheson asks Morrison to approve a statement on the admissions policy for student Ring-Tum Phi reporters.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from George Mercke, Jr. and Charles D. Mercke to J. Morrison Hutcheson (July 7, 1964)
This letter from two Washington and Lee Alumni (George and Charles Mercke) to Trustee Hutcheson expresses the alumni's disbelief at Washington and Lee considering integration.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from Homer A. Holt to Fred C. Cole (August 17, 1964)
In this letter, trustee Homer A. Holt provides guidance on clarifying the admissions decision to President Fred C. Cole.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from Homer A. Holt to Fred C. Cole (July 6, 1964)
In this letter from Trustee Homer A. Holt to President Fred C. Cole, Holt agrees with Cole's acceptance of a position on Lyndon B. Johnson's Citizens' Committee for Community Relations.Learn more
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