| Title | Date Created | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter from Robert C. Davidson, Jr. to Morehouse Community, circa 2016 | 2013/2019 | This letter announces Dr. John Silvanus Wilson, Jr.'s continuation to serve as president of Morehouse College for an additional year. He became president in 2013. Prior to this position, Dr. Wilson was appointed by President Obama to serve as the executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Since becoming president, Dr. Wilson has been a champion for STEM programs at the college, and has helped to develop meaningful relationships with the technology community and influential companies in Silicon Valley. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Morehouse College Brochure, circa 2008 | 2004/2012 | In this brochure, Morehouse College states they seek to focus on greatness in their students in the 21st Century. It features prominent alumni of the college such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Dr. Howard W. Thurman, Spike Lee, Edwin Moses, and Maynard Jackson. The inside of the brochure asks prospective donors to "imagine if you created greatness". | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "Rhodes Scholar Makes the World His Classroom", 2000 | 2000 | A profile on Nima Warfield, Morehouse's first Rhodes Scholar, from the Alumnus magazine. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| A Candle in the Dark Gala Program Excerpts, February 18, 1989 | 1989-02-18 | "A Candle in the Dark" is Morehouse College's annual awards ceremony held during the school's anniversary. The program excerpts highlights award recipients in sports, entertainment, business, education, law, military, and science and technology. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "The Draft: Are YOU Willing To DIE for This Country?", circa 1980 | 1975/1985 | Flyer for Black History Month program to commemorate Malcom X. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men, African Americans--Politics and government | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Movie Flyer for "The Legend of Nigger Charlie", circa 1979 | 1975/1984 | Movie flyer for "The Legend of Nigger Charlie", starring Fred Williamson and D'Urville Martin. Directed by Martin Goldman. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men, Motion picture industry | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Hall, March 4, 1972 | 1972-03-14 | "$1.7 Million King Memorial Hall Can Fill Acute Community Need". Article about raising funds for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Hall to be located on the campus of his Alma Mater, Morehouse College. The building will face Westview Drive near Ashby Street. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Movie Flyer for "Coonskin", circa 1975 | 1970/1979 | Movie flyer for "Coonskin", starring Barry White, Charles Grodone, and Scat Man Crothers. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men, Motion picture industry | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "The Centennial Commencement Address by Benjamin Elijah Mays", 1967 | 1967 | 1967 marked the 100th anniversary of Morehouse. In his address entitled, �Twenty-Seven Years of Success and Failure at Morehouse,� President Mays speaks about the history of Morehouse, the history of African Americans, and what he experienced during his time at the college. In it, he states that �[he] can only advise you to utilize the past, whatever it is, to good advantage and to look to the future with courage and confidence.� | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Samuel L. Jackson College Yearbook Picture, 1967 | 1967 | Samuel L. Jackson Freshman class picture taken in 1967. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "Morehouse College Plans February Centennial Rites", 1967 | 1967 | Newspaper article about events planned around Morehouse's 100th anniversary. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "The Goal, the Need, the Challenge", 1958 | 1958 | This booklet challenges Morehouse College to educate men in professional degrees such as dentists, journalists, technicians, lawyers, social scientists, and teachers to serve the global community in its time of need. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "Over a Century of Service Building Men", circa 1960 | 1955/1965 | Many of the achievements displayed in this case were accomplished under the administration of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, President of Morehouse College from 1940 to 1967. When Mays became president of the College, morale and funds were low. By highlighting student and alumni for their service to the community, President Mays and students embraced the challenge of rebranding the college with a series of brochures to grasp the attention of prospective Morehouse students and donors. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| The Chemistry Building, circa 1955 | 1953/1958 | The Chemistry building was boasted as one of the most modern of its time. It was renovated in 2002 and is now Merrill Hall. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "First Annual Institute on Building for Successful Marriage and Family Living", April 1946 | 1946-04 | List of events taking place on April 11, 12, & 13, 1946. Created by The Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Sponsored by Morehouse College. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Morehouse College Pennant, circa 1950 | 1945/1955 | Morehouse College pennant with Latin motto "Et Facta Esta Lux" seal. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| "The Achievements of Morehouse Men in the Great Universities", circa 1948 | 1945/1952 | Highlighting post-graduation student success was very important to Morehouse College. This brochure is filled with dean and department chair testimonies of Morehouse men in their graduate and professional degree classes. Martin Luther King is pictured with Charles E. Batten, the Dean of Crozer Theological Seminary, stating King was the only student that passed his comprehensive exam with honors. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Souvenir Football Game Program, Morehouse vs. Knoxville, 1937 | 1937 | Official Souvenir Program from Morehouse versus Knoxville football game in 1937. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men, African American athletes | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Glee Club and Orchestra Program, circa 1940 | 1935/1945 | Program for the Glee Club and Orchestra. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men, African Americans--Music | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
| Morehouse College Football Schedule; 1935 | 1935 | Morehouse College 1935 Football Schedule, includes score notations on games won, lost, and tied. | African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men, African American athletes | Morehouse College Vertical Files |
Aug 16, 2022
Morehouse College Vertical Files
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