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The Unveiling, Tuskeana, 2009
No full textThis is the 2009 Tuskegee University yearbook, The Unveiling, Tuskeana. It includes photos of the university’s president, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, as well as faculty, staff, and students. Campus life events highlighted include the election of President Barack Obama, homecoming activities, and concerts by The Dream, Brick, Bobby Tinsley, Shelita Franklin, and Joe Clair. Also included are photos of student organizations, the marching band, athletics, ROTC, honor societies, and Greek Life
Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Judge Alice Gray in Library, April 14, 2009
No full textThis is an oral history interview of Judge Alice Gray who was a Judge in Arkansas' Sixth Circuit; it takes place in the Philander Smith College Donald W. Reynolds Library. The beginning of the interview provides background information on Judge Gray including details such as family life, childhood, religion, and influences. At 18:48, Judge Gray's current life becomes the focus of the interview. Beginning at 24:33, Judge Gray is aksed about her personal challenges, challenges for youth today, her legacy and any advice she has. At the end of the interview, at 32:38, Judge Gray gives a book recommendation to the youth titled "Hidden Persuaders" and what that book taught her before the interviewer thanks her
In Memory of Aunt Tut, 2009
No full textA newspaper clipping of Theresa Adams Garner (Aunt Tut) and her family posing for a picture after the passing of Mrs. Martha Adams
In Memory of Aunt Tut, 2009
No full textA newspaper clipping of personal tributes to Theresa Adams Garner from Lucy Gipson, Benny Bennett, Catherine McNeal, and Ruby Moore
Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Judge Alice Gray in Courtroom, March 4, 2009
No full textThis is an oral history interview of Judge Alice Gray who was a Judge in Arkansas' Sixth Circuit; it takes place Judge Gray's courtroom. The beginning of the interview provides background information on Judge Gray including details such as family life, childhood, religion, and influences. At 12:06, Judge Gray's current life becomes the focus of the interview. Beginning at 14:54, Judge Gray is aksed about her personal challenges, challenges for youth today, her legacy and any advice she has. At 23:01, the interviewer asks Judge Gray a personal question about being a political science major, going to law school and moving up to Judge. At the end of the interview, at 24:14, Judge Gray expresses the importance of listening to your elders, being "versatile," and taking opportunties as they come. The oral history ends with the interviewer thanking her
Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Dr. Emma Kelly Rhodes, October 28, 2009
No full textThis video contains an oral history that took place at Philander Smith College, Donald W. Reynold Library. This video contains the oral history interview of Dr. Emma Kelly Rhodes. Dr. Rhodes begins by describing her childhood in Wilmar, AR, where she was born, including the demographics of her neighborhood, her childhood memories, upbringing, family composition, community involvement, her parents’ education, work, and religious background. At 3:35, Dr. Rhodes is asked about the economic situation of her family during her childhood. At 4:15, Dr. Rhodes is asked if her parents ever explained how they were affected by the Great Depression. At 4:40, Dr. Rhodes is asked to compare her family’s economic situation with that of others in the surrounding area. At 5:02, Dr. Rhodes is asked to describe the formal education she received growing up. At 5:38, Dr. Rhodes is asked to describe her thoughts about adulthood between the ages of 18 and 25. Dr. Rhodes recalls getting married at the age of 15, but she still wanted to finish high school because she knew she wanted to become a teacher. At 6:05, Dr. Rhodes is asked who was the most influential person in the development of her ideas about adulthood. At 6:16, Dr. Rhodes is asked who had the greatest influence on her life in general. Dr. Rhodes quickly answered that it was her mother both times. At 6:23, the interview shifts to questions about Dr. Rhodes' current life and work. She describes her work as an educational administrator who runs her own school and other educational projects. At 6:46, Dr. Rhodes is asked if she participates in any kind of volunteer work. At 6:54, Dr. Rhodes is asked about her hobbies. At 7:24, Dr. Rhodes is asked where she has traveled to in the last 5 years. At 7:52, Dr. Rhodes is asked about her current marital status and her spouse’s occupation. At 8:14, Dr. Rhodes is asked if she has any children. At 8:28, Dr. Rhodes is asked to describe her children’s ages, education levels, and occupations. Dr. Rhodes describes the ages and lives of her seven children, of whom two are graduates of Philander Smith College. At 10:55, Dr. Rhodes is asked what the biggest challenge she has faced as an African American woman is. Dr. Rhodes recalls completing her doctorate in education degree from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville on September 23, 1987, at 2:45 pm as the only minority in the class. At 11:42, Dr. Rhodes is asked what she believes is the biggest challenge for African American youth today. At 12:15, Dr. Rhodes is asked if she believes she is leaving a legacy for future generations. At 12:39, Dr. Rhodes is asked what advice she would give to Americans today. Dr. Rhodes urges Americans to “hang in there and don’t give up.” At 12:55, the interviewer asks Dr. Rhodes if there is anything else she would like to add. Dr. Rhodes reiterates and encourages the students at Philander Smith and others at predominantly Black institutions not to give up. The interviewer ends by thanking Dr. Rhodes
In Memory of Aunt Tut, 2009
No full textA reprint of a newspaper article from October 1, 1998, in which The Gramblinite reporter Shameka W. Davis interviews Theresa Adams Garner (Aunt Tut)
Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Janis Kearney, April 22, 2009
No full textThis is an oral history interview of Janis Kearney, who is an author, book publisher, and the first-ever Personal Diarist to a President (President Bill Clinton). The name of the interviewer is Brittany. It takes place in the Philander Smith College Donald W. Reynolds Library. The beginning of the interview provides background information on Kearney including detials such as family life, childhood, ideals growing up, religion, and influences. At 08:10, Kearney's current life becomes the focus of the interview. Beginning at 11:11, Kearney is aksed about her personal challenges, challenges for youth today, her legacy and any advice she has. At the end of the interview, at 18:04, Kearney expresses the importance of oral histories before she and Brittany thank each other
Garnett-Nabrit Lecture Series: Rev. Dr. Carolyn Knight, circa 2011
No full textThis video recording features the 7:15pm portion of a Garnett-Nabrit lecture series, featuring Rev. Dr. Carolyn Ann Knight, former assistant professor of homiletics at The Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. This video opens with song and prayer. At 00:20:23, Rev. Knight opens with acknowledgements of American Baptist College and religious leaders, followed by a lecture in which she quotes Isaiah 43:1-7. She talks about being “dismayed with television viewing” and entertained by different car commercials. Rev. Knight emphasizes that like Ford’s motto, “We are Built for the World Ahead”, children of God are equipped with all of God’s blessings to be successful in life. This video recording concludes with closing remarks
In Memory of Aunt Tut, 2009
No full textA newspaper clipping of a dedication to Theresa Adams Garner from Mary Calloway Stringer