African American Heritage at Oberlin

Introduction

    Featured here are photographs and documents from the collections of the Oberlin College Archives. The display provides a brief glimpse into the history of African American Heritage at Oberlin.

   "Whereas information has been received from Rev. John J. Shipherd, expressing a wish that students may be received in the Institution irrespective of color."

Records of the Board of Trustees, Minute Book, 1834-1877, Volume 1.

Exhibit Contents

• Introduction & Celebration of African American Heritage at Oberlin College
• Photographs
• Documents