Description: Ellis Green, left, Pastor Harrison Street Presbyterian Church in Longview, and Richard Copeland, center, pastor of the Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, listen to David Shipley’s plans for his church. Mr. Shipley is the pastor of the…
Description: Sharon Alexander was the first Austin Seminary African-American administrative assistant, acting as the Assistant to Prescott Williams from 1969-1978.
Description: On September 16, 1950, Austin Seminary faculty voted to make an exception to the Board’s policy on behalf of Daniel Clark Jr., deciding that, “Dan Clark could take his noon meals in the dining hall if necessary to facilitate his attendance on…
Description: On December 17, 1947, Austin Seminary faculty made the following decision on the application of a black student: “The application of Lonnie R. Proctor, a Negro, for admission to the Seminary as a theological student was presented. No action by the…