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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…
"A Clarification"
In this March 1961 edition, the Bucknellian clarifies its stance on discrimination in this article, and the author highlights the problem of discrimination at the university, claiming that “the question is not one of clauses, but one of…
"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…
"Calendar of Events Proposed by NAACP"
This Bucknellian article from October 1956 addresses the first meeting of NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) of the semester that discussed possible plans for the coming year, hoping to focus on bringing black…
"Clean Bill Given To Bucknell On Racial Question"
These two articles from the Sunbury Daily Item in March 1961 follow the Bucknellian’s editorials and the action Bucknell has taken to eliminate discrimination while validating the recent campus claim that there are no discriminatory practices to…
"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…
"Negro Discrimination--Problem in the North"
The author of this Bucknellian article from February 1960 discusses types of discrimination found in the north, which are often subconscious because "what we think and what we do are diametrically opposed to each other." Whereas southern…
"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…
"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…
"Susquehanna Valley Group Plans Brotherhood Week"
This Bucknellian article from February 1951 shares information about the upcoming Brotherhood Week at Bucknell. Sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Brotherhood Week seeks to promote understanding and cooperation among those…