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academic freedom art Coraddi Edward Kidder Graham

The Coraddi Controversy of 1954

Page 15 of the Fall 1954 issue of the Coraddi, the art and literary magazine of the Woman’s College (now UNCG) featured a short story by student Mary Wells Edward titled “Dinah.” But, the page also contained an unrelated pen and ink drawing of a nude man. The drawing was done by Lee Hall, a […]

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African Americans Charles Adams Edward Kidder Graham Jackson Library Woman's College

African Americans and WC Library Use Prior to Desegregation

In February 1951, UNC System Trustee (and vocal segregationist) John W. Clark contacted Woman’s College Chancellor Edward Kidder Graham to inquire about faculty members’ support of integration and college policies regarding campus facilities and resources. In investigating Clark’s questions, Graham found that the Library (which had just moved in to its new building) allowed limited […]

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