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picture of Hodding Carter in 1962

An Episcopal High School student describes an African American called Jim, who has been a servant to his family since the day he was born; the student reflects upon his relationship with Jim, how that relationship deteriorated as he attended…

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Student description of the Sunday night program guest speaker Mrs. Sarah Patton, speaking about civil rights in Pendleton Hall.

Headmaster Hoxton writes letter to the parents and students announcing the integration of EHS.

A photograph of a man named "Joe," presumably an African American staff member who worked on campus.

Two letters in The Chronicle evaluate race relations at EHS in 1968. The headmaster, A.R. Hoxton, Jr. asks the student body to accept the 2 incoming African American boys with the same dignity they accept any new students.

The Chronicle interviews Mr. Helfenstein and Mr. Booth to reveal their perspective on accepting an African American. Also, it emphasizes the relationships with the "Old Boys," which is now strained.

A satirical recreation of the Declaration of Independence. It means to highlight the behind the scenes objects, ideas, and realities that every American pledges their allegiance to.

A satirical recreation of the Declaration of Independence. It means to highlight the behind the scenes objects, ideas, and realities that every American pledges their allegiance to.