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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 -
Rollins College | Image1973 Rollins College Tennis Team Photo
The 1973 tennis team poses for a picture for the yearbook.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 | ImageI Was Delta Chi, 1969-1970
Members of Delta Chi held a "funeral" for their fraternity, which became The Guild that year. An African American member, Bernard Myers, can be seen holding his fist in the air and wearing a black glove, signifying the Black Power movement. Circa 1969-1970Learn 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 Barrett C. Shelton to Francis P. Gaines (March 17, 1943)
In this letter with enclosed clipping from the Southern Watchman, Publisher Barrett C. Shelton asks President Francis P. Gaines about Black W&L graduates. Gaines responds.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 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 P. W. Turner to Francis P. Gaines (March 25, 1943)
In this letter from P. W. Turner to President Francis P. Gaines, Turner asks about the presence of Black students at Washington and Lee.Learn more -
W & L University | TextLetter from Roscoe B. Stephenson to Francis P. Gaines questioning John Chavis's connection to Washington and Lee (June 23, 1954)
In this letter from Roscoe B. Stephenson to Washington and Lee President Francis P. Gaines, Stephenson asks Gaines to ascertain whether John Chavis was ever connected to Washington and Lee. Gaines's response is included.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 -
Rollins College | ImageRollins College Varsity Basketball Team Picture (1968-1969)
The Rollins College basketball team poses for a team picture in the gym. Captain Lawrence Martinez appears in the first row on the far left.Learn more
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