Berea College

Abstract The bell hooks papers comprise fourteen boxes of business and personal correspondence, published and unpublished writings, news clippings, photographs, and other records documenting the life, research interests, and career of bell hooks. Dr. hooks (Gloria Jean Watkins, 1952-2021) was a scholar, author, and educator, who worked to expose and dismantle many forms of systemic inequality including sexism, racism, classism, and homophobia. Her work also explored the meaning and power of love as a...

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Photographic slides: Berea College, Pinnacles, Berea College students, Boone Tavern Hotel, Log House Arts and Crafts, Berea College buildings, Indian Fort, Berea pool, Wilderness Road play, Indian Fort theatre, other. Folder contains list of slides and content.

Abstract The Village of Berea was incorporated as a 6th class city on May 9, 1890, at a meeting held in the office of the treasurer of Berea College, P.D. Dodge. The location suggests that the College community initiated the creation of a formal government structure for the town. Berea was governed by a five-man Board of Trustees until 1909, when it became a 5th class city and was therefore entitled to have a mayor. During the period covered by the ledger, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees...

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Large pencil drawing: map of the Berea College campus, created in 1938 or 1939 (based on the buildings shown and not shown in the drawing). Very fragile. The drawing has broken into two parts. [Note: shown in the 2023 "My Favorite Things" exhibition at Hutchins Library. Item selected by Ian Paine '23.]

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This folder contains seven different maps of the Berea College campus that were made in the first half of the twentieth century. Unique among them is a Braille map of the campus.

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Paper programs from Berea College's commencement/graduation ceremonies and recognition services for Candidates of Graduations (mid-year graduates). May also contain information regarding commencement week and/or other exercises and events occurring around commencement.

May also contain links to video of Commencement Ceremonies.