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Extinguished Luminaries of GSU: Robert R. Johnson
In the pantheon of distinguished GSU luminaries, the names of George Sparks (first president and recipient of the “Shining Light” award) and Wayne Kell (founder...Topics- Books
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Blank Slate: GSU’s First Downtown Location
The Georgia School of Technology’s Evening School of Commerce (now Georgia State University) was housed in the Walton Building from 1914 to 1916. This is...Topics- Digital Collections
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Little-Known and Unappreciated Facts about GSU History
It is well known that Georgia State University traces its origins to the Georgia School of Technology’s Evening School of Commerce. Nighttime classes appealed to...Topics- Books
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MLK’s Labor Legacy began in Atlanta
Yesterday, Creative Loafing online posted a photo essay titled “Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta” to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy and his ties to the...Topics- African American Studies
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GSU Oral History Roundtable to hold meetings at GSU Library
The Oral History Association (OHA) has recently moved its national office to Georgia State University. The OHA offices will be based in GSU’s History Department and...Topics- African American Studies
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The Changing Face of GSU: The Road To Diversity
To mark Georgia State University’s centennial, the university library will host a series of exhibits throughout 2013. To kick off a year of celebration, you...Topics- African American Studies
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Oral History Lecture 2013: Kathryn L. Nasstrom
Kathryn L. Nasstrom will trace the influence of oral history on the development of civil rights historiography during its several phases. How has oral history...Topics- African American Studies
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Good Chemistry: GSU’s First Location
In 1913, the Georgia School of Technology’s School of Commerce held its first classes at Tech’s ivy-covered chemistry building (Lyman Hall). The Evening School...Topics- Business
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“Don’t sleep with Stevens!”: Reed Fink lecture on November 13
“Don’t sleep with Stevens!” was the rallying cry of textile workers in the South from 1963-1980. The Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union fought J....Topics- African American Studies
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GSU Women’s Collections Shero of the Year Event, 2012
Let’s Kick Ashe! Presented annually, the Shero of the Year Award recognizes an individual or individuals whose support has made a significant impact on the Georgia...Topics- African American Studies
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