Rufus B. Atwood collection, 1927-1969.

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Rufus B. Atwood collection, 1927-1969.

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This is a collection of correspondence, speeches, photographs, newsclippings, and other materials related to Kentucky State College during the tenure (1929-1962) of President Rufus Ballard Atwood. Information is present on Kentucky State faculty and students; on student activities and organizations, including athletics, beauty contests, commencements, and Greek letter societies; on financial aid to students; the board of regents; and alumni.

ca. 25 cubic ft.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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SNAC Resource ID: 6962060

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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

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Martin Luther King, Jr. (b. January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia –d. April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King helped to organize the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In 1964, King received the Nobel Peace Prize and in 1965, he helped to organize the Selma to M...

Conference of the Presidents of Negro Land Grant Colleges.

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Kentucky State University

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Kentucky State University was chartered in May 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons; opened on Oct. 11, 1887 with three teachers, 55 students, and John H. Jackson as president; in 1890 the institution became a land-grant college; first senior college class graduated in 1929; name changes include State Normal School for Colored Persons (1886), Kentucky Normal & Industrial Institute (1902), Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons (1926), Kentucky State College for ...

Atwood, Rufus B., 1897-

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Educator and president of Kentucky State University (1929-1962); b. Rufus Ballard Atwood; d. 1983. From the description of Rufus Ballard Atwood papers, [ca. 1929]-1965. (Kentucky State University). WorldCat record id: 70972058 ...

Kentucky State University. Board of Regents

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Historical note: The Kentucky State College Board of Regents was established in 1952 by Senate Bill 113. Prior to this date, Kentucky State College (now Kentucky State University) in Frankfort was under the supervision of the State Board of Education. The first meeting of the Board of Regents was held on September 26, 1952. The first act of the board was to elect KSC President, Rufus B. Atwood, secretary of the board. From the description of Minutes, 1952-[ongoing]. (Unknown). WorldC...

Kentucky Negro Education Association

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State Association of Colored Teachers was established Aug. 22, 1877; reorganized into the Kentucky Negro Education Association in 1913. From the description of Kentucky Negro Education Association bulletins, 1923-1956. (Kentucky State University). WorldCat record id: 70972050 ...