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Filters: Robinson, Roxwell J., Jr., ca. 1954-, Churches, Hungerford School (Eatonville, Fla.), Alumni and alumnae, France, Royal, 1883 - 1962, Text, Moving image Clear filters
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Rollins College | Text
BSU Membership Invitation, 1974
This recruitment letter from Black Student Union President Roxwell Robinson invites African American students accepted by Rollins College Admissions to join him at Rollins and participate in BSU activities. It demonstrates the BSU’s cooperative relationship with Rollins' administration.Learn more -
Furman University | Text
Furman's First Black Students Look Back
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated February 8, 1985. In the article Joseph Vaughn '68, Furman University's first African American student, and Lillian Brock Flemming '71, one of the first two African American females to graduate Furman, reflect on their time at Furman, and offer advice to current African American students.Learn more -
Rollins College | Text
Interracial Committee Meeting Notes, 1945
An overview of completed and planned tasks for the Race Relations Committee in November 1945. The activities show the interaction between the group and local African American community to volunteer, donate, and share ideas.Learn more -
Rollins College | Text
Letter 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 | Text
Memo 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 -
Furman University | Text
Mighty White Man
2-page color spread celebrating Mighty White Man, the horse ridden by the Paladin at Furman football games beginning in Fall 1961.Learn more -
Furman University | Text
New Student Notes Furman's Friendliness, Scholarship
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated February 19, 1965. The article is about Joe Vaughn '68, his reception on campus, and his opinion of Furman after his first weeks there. Joseph Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Centre College | Moving Image
Oral history interview with Jim Davis
Video interview with Jim Davis, one of the first three African Americans to attend Centre College. Mr. Davis enrolled at Centre College in the fall of 1964 as the only African American male. He graduated in 1968.Learn more -
Centre College | Text
Oral history interview with Jim Davis : transcript
Written transcription of the oral history interview with Jim Davis, one of the first three African Americans to attend Centre College. Mr. Davis enrolled at Centre College in the fall of 1964 as the only African American male. He graduated in 1968.Learn more -
Centre College | Moving Image
Oral history interview with Raymond Burse
Video interview with Raymond Burse, who graduated from Centre College in 1973. Mr. Burse is a distinguished Rhodes Scholar, studied organic chemistry at Oxford, and attended Harvard Law School. He has been a member of the Centre College Board of Trustees and the president of Kentucky State University.Learn more -
Rollins College | Text
Race 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 -
Rollins College | Text
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 -
Rollins College | Text
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 -
Rollins College | Text
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