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Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Luther Nunn, November 11, 2008
No full textThis video contains an oral history that took place at Philander Smith College, Donald W. Reynold Library. Opening the video is an oral history interview of Luther Nunn, who is retired. Nunn begins by describing his early life in Brinkley, Arkansas, where he was born, his family home, childhood memories, upbringing, family composition, and religious background. Nunn also mentioned that his mother took some courses at Philander Smith but completed her degree at Shorter College in North Little Rock, AR. At 9:36, Nunn is asked about the economic situation of his family during his childhood. Nunn discusses the economic challenges his family faced in rural Arkansas and the changes that occurred when his mother got married and moved the family to Chicago. At 11:15, Nunn is asked about the effects of the Great Depression on his parents. At 12:19, Nunn is asked to describe his educational background. Nunn discusses attending school in Brinkley, AR; Marks, MS; Gary, IN; and Chicago, IL. At 13:53, Nunn is asked to describe his ideas about adulthood when he was between the ages of 18 and 25. Nunn discusses how at 18 years old, he received his draft papers for the military because the Vietnam War was occurring, but he was not immediately enlisted because of his education and marital status. Nunn further discusses how he eventually finished school just near the end of the war and never had to enlist. He goes on to discuss how his roles and responsibilities changed with age, completing college, getting married, and the birth of his children. At 15:57, Nunn is asked about influential people in his life. At 17:40, Nunn’s current life during retirement becomes the focus of the interview. Nunn discusses his 31 years of work at the United Parcel Service before retiring in 1999. At 19:11, Nunn is asked about his current hobbies. At 20:06, Nunn is asked if he has traveled in the previous 5 years. Nunn discusses frequent travels to Montreal, Canada, to visit one of his sons who lived and worked there, as well as cruising and road trips throughout the United States. At 21:40, Nunn is asked about his wife’s retirement. At 22:40, Nunn is asked to describe the lives of his three children. At 24:58, Nunn is asked to describe the biggest challenge he has faced as an African American. Nunn describes the challenges he faced when searching for work in television after graduating from college. At 27:19, Nunn is asked to predict the biggest challenge for current African American youth. At 30:41, Nunn is asked about the legacy he is leaving for future generations. At the end of the interview (32:02), when asked what advice he has for America, Nunn emphasizes the importance “that we are all created equal in God’s sight”, and that we will all be alright if America holds true to its creed that “...all men are created equal” and “if we trust in God and we lean on each other and help each other out.” The interview ends with Nunn thanking the interviewer
Philander Smith College Oral History Collection: Annie Mable McDaniel Abrams, October 21, 2008
No full textThis is an oral history interview of Annie Mable McDaniel Abrams; Philander Smith College is her alma mater and she is an archvist. The interviewer for this oral history is William Holmes who was a Junior at Philander Smith during the time of this interview. It takes place at Philander Smith College Donald W. Reynolds Library. What follows are time stamps for the questions Abrams is asked during the interview: "Can you state your full name please?" (00:34), "What is your date of birth?" (00:46), "Where were you born?" (01:56), "Going back to Arkadelphia, what was one of your fonder memories? What do you remember most about growing up there?" (06:04), "When your family was coming up, was religion an important thing in your household?" (12:39), "Being raised in a time of the Great Depression, how were you and your family affected by that?" (20:50), "Thinking back to when you were between 18 and 25, what were yout ideas about womanhood, being an adult, things like that?" (24:01), "How many children do you have?" (28:16), "Do you have any hobbies or leisure activities that you enjoy doing?" (36:37), "What do you think is the biggest challenge that you've faced as an African American and what do you think is the biggest challenge that our African American youth face today?" (46:17), and "Is there anything else that you would like to say to the youth of today?" (55:08). This oral history ends with Holmes thanking Abrams and Abrams thanking Holmes. Abrams ends with hoping this interview “will help somebody be inspired to be the best that they can be and that there is no limit to whom you can be."
Finances of Southern University, circa 2010
No full textA table of State and Federal appropriations for Southern University during 1912-1913
"How Did Southern University Come About?", circa 2010
No full textThe history of the beginning of Southern University, titled "How Did Southern University Come About?", followed by the names of sponsors. 3 pages
The Lamp Yearbook, 2008
No full textAmerican Baptist College's Yearbook: The Lamp. Theme - Light a Flame That Lasts Forever: Keepers of the Flame
History of the Chancellors at Southern University, circa 2010
No full textNames and dates of tenure of Southern University at Baton Rouge Chancellors from 1977 to circa 2010
General Via's Speech Part 1, March 6, 2007
No full textBrigadier General Via, the keynote speaker and 1980 alumni of Virginia State University, delivers a speech at Virginia State University's 125th Founder's Day event in the Anderson Turner Auditorium. General Via shares the impact that Virginia State University had on his educational, professional, and personal life and his experience with being one of three alumni who have reached the Army rank of General as a result of attending Virginia State University. Playing time: 00:04:59
Making Tuskegee University Better Today!, Tuskeana, 2007-2008
No full textThis is the 2007-2008 Tuskegee University yearbook, Making Tuskegee University Better Today!, Tuskeana. It includes photos of the university’s president, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, as well as faculty and students. Campus life events highlighted include the 2007 Tuskegee football team winning the Pioneer Bowl Championship and the dedication of the Andrew F. Brimmer Hall for the College of Business and Information Science. Also included are photos of student organizations, the marching band, athletics, ROTC, honor societies, and Greek Life
President's Convocation, circa 2010
No full textThis video recording features Bethune Cookman University's President's Convocation, an annual event in which Bethune-Cookman University's President, Dr. Reed, attends a church service with students. In his convocation, Bishop Derek Triplett encourages the congregation to be more like Jesus, have positive intentions and environments, and good judgement to spiritually and mentally grow. Bishop Triplett encourages students to use their wisdom to make good academic and personal decisions
Wayne J. Riley, circa 2010
No full textWayne J. Riley, M.D., MPH, MBA, FACP served as the tenth president of Meharry Medical College from 2007-2013