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Jackie Robinson (legendary black second baseman) visits Bucknell
These photographs and Student Church pamphlets from February 1949 advertise the presence of a legend on campus. As the first African American to play…
"Bucknell and Susquehanna Erect No Racial Barriers to Negroes"
This local news article from the 1960s applauds local schools, Bucknell and Susquehanna Universities, for making their campuses open to black applicants. The author makes it clear that Bucknell’s tactic is to offer funding for such prospective…
"Bucknell NAACP Chapter to Hold Panel Discussion"
This April 1954 Bucknellian article introduces an upcoming panel in Williamsport. The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), in conjunction with Rabbi Ephraim Einhorn (on pulpit in Williamsport, PA from November 1952…
"Discrimination?"
“Why the lack of black students at Bucknell?” asks a current student in this February 1961 issue of the Bucknellian. The student speaks for others on campus concerned that admissions has actually regressed in its acceptance of black applicants.…
"Evolution, Not Revolution"
The author of this April 1954 Bucknellian article describes the ineffectiveness of compelling fraternities to repeal their discriminatory clauses. He maintains that change will have to be gradual rather than "revolutionary" because the ultimate…
"Faculty Adopts Modified Ruling on Discrimination"
In this article from the Bucknellian in April 1954, the faculty goes on record endorsing a new proposal declaring that no new social, professional, or academic organization whose constitution or policy permits discrimination because of race, creed,…
"Panel Discussion Reveals Ideas on Discrimination"
This March 1961 Bucknellian article reports on the panel on discrimination (made up of administrators and faculty) that took place in the basement of the Phi Lambda Theta house. The event was a huge success as more students and faculty members…
"Southern Integration"
This article from an October 1958 issue of the Bucknellian describes the South's attempt, across multiple states, to thwart integration of schools. Taking examples from Louisiana, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Arkansas, the author describes southern…
Committee to Study Resources
In this November 1969 memo on forming a committee to make recommendations on a Black Studies Program, including the advisability of a Black Studies major, the president of Bucknell’s AAUP (American Association for University Professors) suggests…
Correspondence re: African Student
In this official university correspondence from April 1957, Forrest D. Brown, Foreign Student Advisor at Bucknell and secretary/advisor to the University’s Christian Association from 1936-1966, posts advertisements to different educational bureaus.…
Correspondence regarding new civil rights program
In this official correspondence from May of 1968, John F. Zeller (1919-2010) (‘41; Vice President of Bucknell from 1955-1984; Interim President of Bucknell in 1984) suggests to Charles Watts (1926-2001) (University President from 1964-1976) that…