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A Candle in the Dark Gala Collection
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0012
Scope and contents
The Candle in the Dark Gala Collection includes various administrative documents related to the event's planning, such as meeting notes and correspondence. The collection also features programs from each year the gala has taken place, along with memorabilia and audiovisual materials that capture the event’s history.
Dates:
1988 - 2024; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2004
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
MCA Morehouse College Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0001
Scope and contents
This collection contains photographs dating from the 1920s to the 2000s, documenting various aspects of life at Morehouse College. The images depict the college’s buildings and grounds, students, campus events such as commencement, faculty, and notable individuals associated with the institution. Of particular significance are the photographs of alumni, including prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Samuel Nabrit. These images collectively illustrate the rich history of...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1950 - 1980; 1911 - 2003
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Alumni Profile Vertical Files
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0003
Scope and contents
The Morehouse College Alumni Profile Vertical Files contain profiles of Morehouse College alumni. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs documenting the careers and accomplishments of individual alumni after graduation. These items were originally collected and maintained by the Morehouse College Office of Alumni Engagement. The office continues to collect and maintain additional profiles. Notable alumni in the collection include Martin...
Dates:
1919 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1996
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Alumnus Alumni Newsletter
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0013
Scope and Contents
The Morehouse College Alumnus, also known as the Morehouse College Bulletin, was a quarterly publication produced by Morehouse College throughout the 20th century. Its primary purpose was to keep alumni and friends informed about the state of the institution, as well as the events, activities, and achievements of its alumni community.This collection of communication from Morehouse College provides a valuable historical record, documenting campus news, announcements, events,...
Dates:
1926-2002
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Athenaeum Publishing Company
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0014
Scope and Contents
The Athenaeum was a student-led publication organized in 1898 by Timothy Williams, a graduate of Atlanta Baptist College (now Morehouse College), and students from Atlanta Baptist College and Spelman Seminary. The first editor was John A. Mason, a 1901 graduate.
The journal featured editorials, campus news, club updates, alumni notes, athletics coverage, humor, and advertisements. It was a completely student-operated publication, with the editor, business manager, and printing office manager...
Dates:
1916 - 1923
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Catalogue and Bulletins
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0006
Scope and Contents
The Morehouse College Catalogues and Bulletin Collection is a valuable resource that details the school's history and academic programs for each academic year. It includes essential information such as the school calendar, lists of Trustees, Faculty, Students, and Graduates, as well as admissions policies, scholarship opportunities, tuition, and fees. Notably, the 1900-1901 edition features the first complete list of graduates from 1884 to 1901, continuing through the 1927-1928 edition....
Dates:
1892 - 2005
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse College Challenge
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0015
Scope and Contents
Challenge is the official publication of the Morehouse Research Institute (MRI), an interdisciplinary research organization dedicated to fostering relevant scholarship and establishing a robust information exchange network. Its primary focus is to ensure that policies and programs related to African American men and boys are informed by rigorous research. Located within the division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Challenge also features special issues that include papers from colloquia,...
Dates:
1990 - 1997
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives
Morehouse Journal of Science
Collection
Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0016
Scope and Contents
The Morehouse College Journal of Science aimed to provide articles on instructional methods and curriculum organization for science educators in African-American schools. It also focused on publishing works by African Americans in the field, promoting unique ideas and practical applications of scientific theories. Launched in April 1926, the journal was suspended after its April 1931 issue but resumed in 1940 under the editorship of Professor Burwell T. Harvey. It served as the official...
Dates:
1926 - 1945
Found in:
Morehouse College Archives