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Here in the Archive, you can find digitized primary source material related to the civil rights struggle in Prince Edward County, including copies of the Voice, newspaper clippings and editorials, and documents related to an interracial bible study group held at College Church in the early 1960s. Use the search function at left to look for something specific, or simply scroll down the page to see thumbnail images of all of the items. 

All items are provided courtesy of Hampden Sydney College Archives & Special Collections unless otherwise noted.

Timeline of the story of Moton High School in Prince Edward Country between 1939-1969, created on May 4, 2021

Oral History Interview between Parker Mason and Leslie "Skip" Griffin, conducted on April 14, 2021.

Oral history interview between Aaron Moorer and James Ghee, conducted on April 26, 2021.

Oral History interview between Aaron Moorer and Alphonso O'Neil-White, conducted on April 30, 2021.

Oral History Interview between Tyler Lohman and "Chuckie" Reid, conducted on April 22, 2021.

Oral History Interview between Carson Box and T. Burwell Robinson, Jr., conducted on April 13, 2021.

Miller Gives Away Thousands - Author Unknown - Dr. N. P. Miller donates $10,000 to Howard University School of Denistry. / "Red Cross: Part of…

"State Student Conference Held in Farmville Recently" - Larry Hines - A state student conference was held in Farmville to present high school and…

"Homemaking Service in Planning Stage for P.E." - Frances Dove - The Community Action Group, Inc. is in the planning stages for a large homemaking…

"After School What?" - Robert Booker - Questions posed to the highschooler as to whether he/she is ready for the work world. / "Famous Negroes" -…

"Moon Success: Earthly Hunger" - Author Unknown - A column questioning the benefits of the space program when so much needs to be done in the United…

"Credo" - Robert R. Moton - A quote from Robert R. Moton / "The Rev. Mr. Griffin Speaks" - L. Francis Griffin, Sr., Pastor - L. F. Griffin writes to…

"Peace Speakers Request an End To Every War" - Debbie Mariner - Members of THE VOICE attend a Peace Seminar sponsored by the Richmond Council for…

"Scholarship Aid Available for Students Here" - Otis Jackson - A call to students to begin thinking about college and necessary aid and preparation…

"Know the Candidates: William B. Spong, Jr." - Phaeby Dupey - An overview of U.S. Senate Democratic hopeful, William B. Spong, Jr. / "Know the…

"Nation Has New Voting Rights Act" - Author Unknown -The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is explored. / "Visiting Science Program Here" - Author Unknown…

"New Industry Operates in Farmville" - Vivian Scott and Harold White - Stackpole Component Company, who came to Prince Edward in early 1966 and…

"Human Relations' Youth Organize" - Philip Stockman - The Prince Edward Youth Council on Human Relations is a new organization comprised of members…

"Question Box" - Vonita White - A new service from THE VOICE where questions are submitted. The question is: "What is a Primary Election?" / "'Push…

"Electoral Board: Show Your True Colors!" - Author Unknown - The School Board Chairman has resigned and there is a call for a Black community member…

"Plans to Make Green Bay Model Recreation Area" - Larry Hines -"The Green Bay District has been chosen as the site for a model area for year around…

"Six Years Later They are Learning to Read" - Author Unknown - About five hundred children and adults in Prince Edward County are learning how to read…

"Civic Council Lists Plans in Nottoway" - Miss A. Savary - The Nottoway County committee that sparked County Negroes to desegregate...has been…

"NAACPer Reviews Activities in PE" - Gladys Lawson - The NAACP has been very influential since organzing a branch in Prince Edward County. / "My…

"PTA Elects New Leader" - Author Unknown - Edgar Latham was elected president of the Prince Edward County Parent-Teachers Association. / "Voice…

"Speakers Appraise War in Vietnam" - Robert Booker - Members of THE VOICE met with members of the Richmond Council for Peace Education and others who…

Prince Edward County Representatives / The names and contact information for the: the school trustees, school board members, and board of supervisors.…

A Christian Communique, page 1, number 1. Includes An Historical Review of theological study group that began meeting in August 1962 / "The…

An Open Letter from Citizens for Public Education to the White Parents of Prince Edward County / In the letter, it is explained that registration…

Basic Information School Officials and Important Dates details appointment of school board members, meetings, and important dates for the board. /…

Bulletin, Vol. 1, No. 2. Biracial Study Group / "The Biracial Study Group met for the tenth time in the basement of College Presbyterian Church at…

Citizens Organization for Public Education (COPE) Constitution / "Purpose: The general intent of this organization is to foster and promote good…

Typed document starting “Differences of opinion about its role in dealing with current social issues often cause tension in a church. Here,…

February, 1964 starting “For more than a year a group of adults, who either are members of or regularly attend College Church, have been meeting…” / A…

"Plea” to local churches to appoint representatives to a committee / "We, a group of Christians who have been meeting at College Church,…

Concerned Citizens for Public Education Constitution / "Purpose: The general intent of this organization if to foster and promote good citizenship…

Typewritten letter to Hon. George M. Palmer from Marvin W. Schlegel, President Prince Edward Council on Human Relations. May 20, 1965 / The letter…

Letter from Anthony (Tony) Sherman to Mr. (Rev.) Richard J. Keever about Mr. Sherman’s thesis manuscript “Christian Response and a Protracted Racial…

June 21, 1965 letter to the Congregation of College Church from Arthur M. Field, Jr. / Arthur M. Field's resignation letter to the Congregation of…

February 17, 1964 Memo to the Session of College Church from Arthur M. Field, Jr. / "As we are all well aware, there is considerable concern felt in…

June 28, 1964 Memo to the Session of College Church from Arthur M. Field, Jr. / "In response to unceasing pressure of many types and from many…

April 22, 1964 Memo to the Session of College Church from Arthur M. Field, Jr. / A letter discussing the potential for a county-wide interracial study…

Memo To: Citizens for Public Education, Subject: Report of the Committee on School Finances. March 2, 1965 / A request for the "Planning and Financing…

Memo To: The Board of Supervisors, Prince Edward County, From: Citizens for Public Education. May 31, 1965 / A list of recommendations for the 1965-66…

Photocopy of handwritten Minutes of Congregational Meeting, July 26, 1959

Project Head Start – Prince Edward County. May 22, 1965 / A list of the committee members for Project Head Start. / Individuals referenced: Etta Lee,…

April 30, 1965 Proposed letter to the congregation / A draft of a letter to the congregation explaining the Reverend's "participation in interracial…

Report To: The Prince Edward County School Board, From: Citizens for Public Education, Subject: Planning and Financing Public School Operations in…

School Volunteer Reading Help Program description / "The School Volunteer Reading Help Program is primarily a reading-assistance program. By assisting…

Statistics of Prince Edward County / A breakdown of statistics for Prince Edward County

Supplemental Report of Justice and Mercy Committee / Recommendations from the committee to Synod / Individuals referenced: Burwell Robinson, Alan F.…

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 10 / "Our group had its last meeting in the First Baptist Church in Farmville on October 27. Dr. Joseph Whitted presided; Dr.…

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 11 / "Our group held an historic meeting on November 10, 1964, in the Parent's and Friends' Lounge at Hampden-Sydney, Mr.…

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 3 / An overview of the past study group meeting / Individuals referenced: Roland Layton, Roger Madison

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 4 / An overview of the past study group meeting / Individuals referenced: C. F. McRae, C. M. Rawlins, Louis Galphin, Martin…

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 5 / An overview of the past study group meeting / Individuals referenced: Roger Madison, Mrs. Connie, Delores Taylor, W. T.…

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 6 / An overview of the past study group meeting / Individuals referenced: A. M. Field, Karl Haselden, R. A. Moore, Jr.,…

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 7 / An overview of the past study group meeting / Individuals referenced: Soloman Flourney, G. H. Thompson, Liston Pope

The Bridge, Vol. 1, No. 8 / An overview of the past study group meeting / Individuals referenced: Margaret Hill, Tyler Miller, Eliza Paschall, George…

The G.P. – third issue “underground newspaper” / Individuals referenced: Dr. Ray A. Moore, T. Burwell Robinson, C. G. Gordon Moss, James Edgar…

Mr. T. J. McIlwaine, Superintendent of Prince Edward and Cumberland, spoke to the Union Philanthropic Society in favor of school segregation

T. Burwell Robinson resigns his position as PTA president

A pro and con piece on whether HSC should accept a Black student

Pat White discusses his feelings about the state of the college

The Union Philanthropic Society held its weekly meeting with the topic, "Resolved: That We Should Not Have Segregation IN American Colleges."

Demonstrators march on downtown Farmville

A look at the National Council of Churches

A variety of columns, stories, and poll about racial attitudes at HSC

A column about the state of the local school board

Demonstrators protest the dismissal of Burwell Robinson

A second look at the National Council of Churches

A letter to the editor about support for Burwell Robinson

Burwell Robinson is reelected president of the PTA

A letter to the editor about a rally at the Courthouse

The school board suspends the tutoring program at Moton High School

Ronald Perry is named the new superintendent of Prince Edward County Schools

A letter about the newly founded Prince Edward Academy

The whites-only Prince Edward School Foundation (Academy) completes its first week

A letter about the state of integration in Virginia

A column about the Black Power movement

Tutoring at Moton is set to begin if there is an "adequte response"

An article about Log Cabin Kindergarten

The HSC tutoring program for Moton students who plan on taking the College Board Exam begins

The policies of J. Lindsay Almond and Ted Dalton are explored

Democrats take Congressional and Gubernatorial elections

The Executive Committee moves to oust T. Burwell Robinson

An interview with J. Barrye Wall