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Rollins College | Image1967-1968 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 -
Furman University | TextFight Goes On, But Candidly, Is Finished
Column, entitled 'Candidly,' written by student, Chuck Graham '62, appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated May 19, 1962. Graham is ending his column as he is graduating soon, but writes that the struggle for power over Furman, which 'straddles the two worlds of a narrow, denominational school and a leading educational institution,' will continue to be fought.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 | ImageLawrence 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 -
W & L University | TextLetter from Clifton A. Woodrum to Francis P. Gaines (February 16, 1943)
In this letter from U.S. Congressman and W&L Law Alumnus Clifton A. Woodrum to President Francis P. Gaines, Woodrum asks Gaines about three Black students sent to the Officers Training Corp at Washington and Lee.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from J. Thompson Brown to Fred C. Cole (August 24, 1966)
This letter from� J. Thompson Brown, chaplain of the Episcopalian church, applauds W&L's admission of two black students. Cole's reply is included.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from J.D. Farrar to President Huntley (October 2, 1969)
This letter from J.D. Farrar to President Robert Huntley outlines Washington and Lee's increased efforts to recruit Black students.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from Rosalyn D. Thompson to President John D. Wilson and his response
In this letter, Washington and Lee Student Rosalyn D. Thompson asks President John D. Wilson for increased efforts in making the University better for Black students. Wilson responds in detail.Learn more -
Rollins College | ImageReginald "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 -
Furman University | TextState BSU Covention Meets in Greenville: Delegates Pass Resolution on Integration
An article appearing in Furman's student newspaper, The Paladin, dated November 11, 1961. The article details a resolution, introduced, and approved at the Annual South Carolina Baptist Student Union Convention, suggesting that the Trustees of the institutions of the South Carolina Baptist Convention 'give careful study to this responsibilty to open the door' to qualified students regardless of race.Learn more -
Furman University | TextStudent Unrest and the College Campus
An article written by Furman president, Gordon Blackwell, published in Furman Magazine, v. 14 (no. 3), Winter 1966. President Blackwell writes about the history of social change on college campuses thoughout the generations, as well as the current state of student unrest and social revolution at Furman in the 1960's.Learn more
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