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1973 Rollins College Tennis Team Photo

The 1973 tennis team poses for a picture for the yearbook.

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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.

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Black 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.

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Chemistry Student, Circa 1970s

A student working in the chemistry lab at Rollins. Circa 1970s

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Furman University | Image

Color Guard

1966 Color Guard. (Front Row) Joe Vaughn, Cavenaugh, Ethrige, Taylor. (Back Row, Left to Right) Banks, Funderburk, File.

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Furman University | Text

Fight 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.

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Furman Chapter of the Southern Student Organizing Committee

Photograph of the Furman Chapter of the Southern Student Organizing Committee, an organization of students committed to peace, racial equity, and participatory democracy. From the 1968 Furman yearbook: 'SSOC is convinced that society is in need of radical reform on every level, including the university level. It is our purpose to work for these reforms, both through education and direct action. Ready to organize are the members of the Southern Student Organizing Committee.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Furman Program Board

Photograph of the 1967-68 Furman University Program Board. The Program Board was an organization that sponsored the majority of activities provided by the Watkins Student Center. The Collegiate Education Service Corps, CESC, also functioned under the Program Board. It was one of the most worthwile and unique organizations in which Furman students could participate. From left to right in photo are Ms. Betty Alverson, Julie Burts, Karen Metcalfe, Joe Vaughn, Jan Clark, Harriet Hamrick, Chris Turner, and Ms. Juanita Copleland.

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Joe Vaughn leading the cheer

Joseph Vaughn '68, as part of the Cheer Squad, leading fans in a cheer at one of the Furman football games. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.

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Joe Vaughn performing with classmates

Joseph Vaughn '68 and classmates having fun during a musical performance. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.

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Joe Vaughn with flower

Photograph of Joseph Vaughn '68, holding a white azalea blossom in his teeth. Photo taken during his senior year at Furman. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.

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Joseph Vaughn yearbook photo

Senior Class portrait from the 1968 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Joseph Vaughn '68. Vaughn became the university's first African American student on Jan. 29, 1965.

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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.

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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.

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Lillian Brock yearbook photo

Freshman Class portrait from the 1968 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Lillian Brock Flemming '71. Lillian Brock enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.

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Lillian Brock yearbook photo

Sophomore Class portrait from the 1969 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Lillian Brock Flemming '71. Lillian Brock enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.

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Lillian Brock yearbook photo

Junior Class portrait from the 1970 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Lillian Brock Flemming '71. Lillian Brock enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.

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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.

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Sarah Reese performing

Sarah Reese, in her Junior year at Furman, singing from the musical 'Porgy and Bess' as entertainment for the annual Knight's Night, during Homecoming week festivities. 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.

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Sarah Reese yearbook photo

Freshman Class portrait from the 1968 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Sarah Reese '71. Reese enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.

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Sarah Reese yearbook photo

Junior Class portrait from the 1970 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook) of Sarah Reese '71. Reese enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.

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Sarah Reese yearbook photo

Portrait of Sarah Reese '71 from the 'Who's Who' section of the 1971 Bonhomie (Furman Yearbook). Reese enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women.

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