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A letter from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about Religious Emphasis Week and programs. He also stated that he is able to print more programs for his interested memers of his congregation in January.
The remnants of the original chapel building that remained after the fire on 01/23/1957. A new chapel was built between 1967 and 1969 by two former Tuskegee University students.
A letter from the Tuskegee Civic Association secretary William P. Mitchell to the president Charles G. Gomillion advising advising him a request for reimbursement.
A letter from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. asking if he can preach a sermon on 07/31/1955. Those who will be in attendance would be in-service teachers, as well as students, staff members and friends.
The second page of a letter from Chaplain Wynn to Rev. Abernathy stating that they kept his recording from the previous summer and commend him on his work in the Civil Rights Movement.
A letter from Chaplain Johnson to Coretta Scott King advising that she is the number one priority to have speak however, if she could not Rev. Fauntroy would be a welcomed second choice.
A revised construction floor plan blueprint for the first floor of Science Building at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute at Tuskegee, Alabama. This floor plan includes science labs, offices, restrooms, lecture room with seating arrangements, and measurements for table spacing.
A somewhat colored image of Robert R. Taylor with his second wife Nellie Chestnut Taylor in the early twentieth century. Also in the picture are his children Helen, Edward, Beatrice, Robert, and Helen.
A Letter from Miss Dora McDonald to Chaplain Johnson that Congressman Andrew Young has saved the date of 12/13/1970 to speak at Tuskegee on his calendar.
13th Electrical drawing blueprint for Douglass Hall Second Floor Plan blueprint. Drawing has construction notes, drawing legend, and electrical outlet layout.
A black and white architectural drawing crafted by hand by Robert R. Taylor in 1910 for a dormitory/dining hall for the Mississppi Industrial College located in Holly, Springs Mississippi. The Drawing Scale is 1/4 1'0'' Elevation B Drawing page Number 9. This is the front face of the proposed building.
Benjamin N. Smith's sermon highlighted the majesty and universality of God's love, exploring its four dimensions and the promise of eternal life, while honoring the Boone Methodist choir and Dr. Joseph S. Hines for his academic and Christian contributions.
Gerhardt W. Hyatt discussed the human struggle with powerlessness, referencing biblical stories of John the Baptist and Jesus feeding the multitude, and stressed the importance of recognizing personal limitations and seeking divine help.
John Hurst Adams criticized modern society's reliance on human institutions and technological solutions, arguing that true solutions lie in spiritual commitment and moral excellence.
A letter from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on onion skin paper reminding Dr. King of his preaching engagement on 07/31/1955 at Tuskegee Institute’s Chapel at 11am.
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays’ sermon at Tuskegee University urged students to integrate tradition with progress, value historical memory, and pursue noble ideals over longevity, emphasizing that a meaningful life is defined by purpose and self-reflection.
Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to serve in the U.S. Congress, emphasizing the need for systemic change and collective action to achieve racial equality and social justice.
Four-page document containing biographical information about Monroe N. Work, such as his early life, education, professional accomplishments, and membership in organizations. The summary ends with an overview of Work's relationship with his wife, Florence Henderson Work.
