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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 Social Responsibility"
In this May 1952 Bucknellian editorial, the author encourages students to participate in the upcoming Migrant Labor Conference by calling attention to the terrible working conditions of nearby camps, particularly for black workers outside Lewisburg…
"Bucknell Charts Plan for Howard Exchange"
This news clipping from a December 1959 issue of the Bucknellian presents Bucknell’s and Howard University’s plans for a semester-long exchange program. Howard is a historically black university in D.C. that was founded in 1867. This program…
"Dr. Boddie Entertained Recently At Luncheon"
This November 1953 Bucknellian article informs the reader that Dr. Charles E. Boddie (1911-1997), African American minister, singer, and songwriter, came to speak at Bucknell’s Chapel and was entertained at a luncheon held by members of Kappa Chi…
"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…
"Ex-Bucknellian Relates Day at Howard University"
In this Bucknellian article from May 1958, Bucknell student Biff Ries recounts an average day at Howard University, the historically black university that was founded in 1867 in Washington, D.C.. He spent a semester there during the Bucknell-Howard…
A Time to Respond
This Bucknellian editorial from 1964 urges students to participate in the Civil Rights Movement, informing them of upcoming opportunities in which they should get involved. For example, the University will be providing transportation to Washington…
Barbara Beach on Howard Exchange
These three files from 1964 issues of The Challenge, The Bucknell Alumnus, and the Bucknellian, respectively, describe, in her own words, Barbara Beach’s very positive, semester-long experience at Howard University as an exchange student. Howard is…
Bucknell-Howard Exchange
Two items are involved in this entry. First is a March 1963 essay written by a Bucknell student from regarding six Bucknell students who spent their spring break at the historically black Howard University that was founded in 1867 in D.C.. The essay…
Civil Rights Roundtable
This flyer from the early ‘60s advertises for a roundtable discussion on the appropriate role for Bucknell in the Civil Rights movement. The discussion will be led by a professor from Howard University, a historically black college founded in 1867…
Hampton Student Exchange
In this November 1951 issue of the Bucknellian, two Bucknell students report on their experiences at Hampton College, where they are spending a semester as a result of an exchange program. Hampton College is a historically black college that was…