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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…
"Student Church Dedicates Service to Negro Heritage"
This Bucknellian article from October 1951 shares how Bucknell's student church featured a candlelight service based on black spirituals, poems, and prose which "contribute to our religious heritage." The spiritual “Steal Away” was central, and…
"Noted Negro Educator to Address Chapel"
In this Bucknellian article from November 1948, the author announces that highly decorated scholar and the first African-American President of the historically black Storer College (founded in 1865 in Harper’s Ferry), Dr. Richard McKinney…
“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…
Founder of Phillis Wheatley Association at Bucknell
This flyer from March 1948 advertises the upcoming lecture by Jane E. Hunter (1882-1971), founder and director of the Phillis Wheatley Association (for black girls) in Cleveland. Ms. Hunter will come to Bucknell to lecture a class and to lead the…
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 major league sport, Jackie Robinson’s (1919-1972) visit to Bucknell caused a splash not just in…