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Furman University | Image
Furman Concert Choir
Joseph Vaughn '68 performing in the Furman Concert Choir. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.Learn more -
Furman University | Image
Furman Concert Choir
The 1969-1970 Furman University Concert Choir. A member of the choir, Sarah Reese '71, can be seen at the far right in photo, third row. Reese enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women. Sarah Reese would later become a world-famous opera singer.Learn more -
Furman University | Image
Furman Concert Choir
The 1970-1971 Furman University Concert Choir. Members of the choir include: Sarah Reese '71, in the third row, far right, and Ronald (Rawn) Harbor '71, in the fourth row, far left. Reese and Harbor were some of Furman's first African American students.Learn more -
W & L University | Text
Letter 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 | Text
Letter 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 | 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