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An enslaved eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy for sale at public auction.
A newspaper advertisement for the public auction of a eighteen or nineteen-year-old boy in Tallahassee, Florida by R.J. Hackley.
When Robert Strozier was appointed President of FSU, some wondered if he would integrate the school
This letter to the editor calls into question whether Robert Strozier supported integration or would continue segregation. The letter was written by Ray Mattox, a state Representative of Polk County. One assumes the Florida Flambeau played with his…
Council Oak Tree Site on the Hollywood Seminole Indian Reservation
As explained by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, "A special generation of Seminole leaders - children of that last generation to hide in the swamps - began to meet regularly beneath a huge oak tree on the Hollywood reservation. By 1957, after numerous…
"Cross is Burned Outside Kellum Hall at FSU"
Al Breitler lived at Kellum. He had applied to attend FAMU in the Fall. The start of the article describes the cross as five feet tall. Students called "Arthur Murphy" who was the head counselor of Kellum but lived two blocks away. He did not inspect…
"Lynching and Public Sentiment," 1911
The news article describes the events that occurred and Florida. It is also a protest against the way in which lynching appeared to be an inevitable occurrence.
"Students Angered When Desegregation Panel Is Canceled"
Article discussing a recently cancel panel on the impact and future of desegregation of Florida public schools as well as the angry reaction by students to the news. According to the author, more than 75 students and Tallahassee citizens showed up,…
"A Child's Education Or A Parent's Beliefs"
Editorial discussing the recent riots and protests connected with New Orleans' public school desegregation. The author criticizes the parents refusing to allow their white children to attend school with African American students, worrying their…
"Three Negro Students Enroll Here This Fall"
This article announces that three Black students have enrolled at FSU for the 1962 Fall trimester. None of the three, one freshman, one graduate student, and one postdoctoral student, decided to live on campus, Joan Abbott, the author, reports.
Enslaved Persons for Sale, Men Women and Children
A newspaper advertisement from 1832 detailing the auction of enslaved persons, including men, women, and children.
Sale of Several Enslaved Persons on Behalf of Alexander Adair
A newspaper advertisement detailing the sale of land and enslaved persons on behalf of the deceased, Alexander Adair.