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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 -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (1)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (10)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (11)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (12)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (2)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (3)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (4)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (5)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (6)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (7)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (8)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmerican minorities faculty questionnaire (9)
Anonymous responses to a questionnaire distributed to Centre College faculty January 24, 1949, the stated purpose of which was "to try an determine how faculty members feel about the problem of American minorities."Learn more -
Centre College | TextAmidst 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.Learn more -
Centre College | TextApproves Court action on Barber Shops
Ollie Lee Taylor wrote a letter to express his appreciation to everyone who helped participate in the fight against discrimination in the local barbershops. He also wrote about the work that still needed to be done which included holding Danville accountable and continuing to push for change in other areas within the communityLearn more -
Centre College | TextCentre and Danville should integrate fully
Opinion piece regarding the picketing of segregated barbershops. Also commends student Ollie Taylor’s campaign, as well as pointing out that Centre should be an example for Danville as to what integration looks like. Includes corresponding cartoon.Learn more -
Furman University | ImageFurman 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.Learn more -
Centre College | TextIt Was a Close ‘Shave’ Ollie, but You’ve ‘Clipped’ the Barbershop’s Wings, Congratulations!; Discrimination Ordered Ended
Editorial cartoon celebrating the East District Federal Court order invalidating a section of Kentucky law that allowed Danville barbershops to discriminate against African American customersLearn more -
Centre College | TextJudge Mac Swinford Rules in Favor of Summary Judgement
Explains the next steps in the lawsuit filed against the barbers in Danville that refused to cut black hair. The article emphasizes how students were determined to find a solution to put an end to segregation, even if the case was not ruled in their favorLearn more -
Centre College | TextJudge Swinford issues order enjoining Danville barbers to stop discriminating
The article explains how the judge ordered the barbers to integrate. Centre’s Dean expressed his excitement. There appears to be a positive reaction from faculty and staff members which may represent the attitudes of the leadership at this time.Learn more -
Furman University | Moving imageJune Manning Thomas Oral History
Video interview with June Manning Thomas. Ms. Thomas enrolled at Furman in 1967 as one of the university's first African American women. She begins the interview speaking about her hometown, Orangeburg, South Carolina, during the 1960s, and being a part of the first group of African American students to attend racially integrated public schools there. As a high school student June attended a summer program at Furman, and she talks about the program and how it infuenced her decision to attend Furman. Ms.Learn more -
Centre College | TextOnce Controversial Bluegrass Shop Moves
Report on the Bluegrass Barbershop moving from South Third Street to West Walnut Street. Barber Lester Tarter contends he was forced out. Comments from barber Either O. Richardson contending that he would lose white customers if he integrated his shopLearn more -
Centre College | Moving ImageOral history interview with Gordon and Pat Benning
Video interview with Gordon Benning, class of 1970. and his wife, Pat Benning. Mr. Benning enrolled at Centre College in 1966, just two years after the College officially integrated in 1964. Mrs. Benning, is a Danville, Ky. native, and the two dated while Mr. Benning attended Centre.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 | TextOral 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
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