Morehouse College Alumnus Alumni Newsletter

Collection

Identifier: 0000-0000-0000-0013

Staff Only

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, statistics, administrative issues, faculty, staff, board members, the Alumni Association, students, and alumni. The earliest edition identified is from 1926, titled the Morehouse Alumni Quarterly. About 1928, the publication's name changed to the Morehouse Alumnus. Around 1937, the title evolved further to the Bulletin of Morehouse College, Morehouse Alumnus.

Overall, the Morehouse College Alumnus/Bulletin served as an important link between the college, its alumni, and the broader community, sharing updates and celebrating the accomplishments of Morehouse men.

Dates

Creation: 1926-2002

Conditions Governing Access

All materials in this collection are either protected by copyright and/or are the property of Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta Univeristy Center, Inc., and/or the copyright holder as appropriate. For more information, please contact archives@aictr.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Morehouse College, originally founded as Augusta Institute in 1867 by Rev. William Jefferson White in Augusta, Georgia, began as a school to prepare Black men for ministry and teaching. It relocated to Atlanta in 1879, evolving through several name changes, eventually becoming Morehouse College in 1913. The institution has produced numerous influential leaders, and has expanded its academic offerings and campus over the years. Morehouse has earned a reputation for excellence in education, leadership, and service, with significant contributions to civil rights and higher education for African Americans.

Extent

4.5 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series: Unbound Editions and Bound Editions: Unbound Editions- Tiles are loose and organized in folders Bound Editions- Titles are bound together in a book format. Titles are listed in chronological order. There are 14 bound books.