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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…
Another Viewpoint: Black History Month
This column from a February 1952 issue of the Bucknellian shares the contributions of black historical figures to the cultural heritage of the U.S. then asks why segregation and discrimination persist 80 years after slavery has ended. The author…
"NAACP Conference on Migrant Labor Issue to be Held Saturday"
This Bucknellian issue from May 1952 shares that the Bucknell chapter of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) will sponsor a one-day conference to raise awareness of the working conditions of those engaged in…
"NAACP Praised By Sol Markoff"
This Bucknellian article from November 1952 shares laudations aimed at Bucknell. Associate General Secretary of the National Child Labor Committee, Sol Markoff (1913-1991), commends the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored…
"Professor C. Karraker Is Selected As Lifetime Member of NAACP"
This Bucknellian article from May 1949 announces Bucknell History Professor Cyrus Karraker's (1896-1966) award of a lifetime membership in the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). Dr. Karraker helped found the Bucknell…
"Six Bucknell Students Go to NAACP Meeting at Howard University"
This April 1949 Bucknellian article shares how six Bucknell NAACP members (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and a small selection of Lewisburg community members attended the third annual youth legislative conference at…
"NAACP Receives Letter From Herald Tribune Praising Work"
This April 1949 Bucknellian article shares more of Bucknell’s public laudations. After a Howard Choir concert at Bucknell, the President of the New York Herald Tribune sent the local NAACP chapter a letter praising them for "the fine work being…
"BU To Entertain Inter-Collegiate NAACP Discussion Group At Cowan"
This Bucknellian article from October 1948 shares that NAACP's first Inter-Collegiate conference will be held at Bucknell's Cowan House to hold discussions and plan regional coordination of the chapters. Seven colleges are set to attend, and Ruby…
“Robinson, Negro Second Baseman, Guest at Student Church Service”
This Bucknellian article from February 1949 details famous athlete Jackie Robinson's (1919-1972) upcoming visit to campus where he would be speak at student chapel and attend a reception. This article also gives background on Robinson’s life and…
Howard Choir Will Present Concert in Davis Gym Friday
This Bucknellian article from 1947 details the program of Howard University choir's performance the next day. Howard University is D.C.’s historically black college, and it was founded in 1867. This is the choir’s first performance at Bucknell,…
Discrimination Caused By Economics Says Simpson at Soc Club Meeting
The author of this Bucknellian article from 1947 speaks about Frank T. Simpson's (1907-1974) (the executive secretary of the Connecticut Inter-Racial Commission) visit to Bucknell. After guest lecturing in many classes and NAACP (National Association…