Arthur Henry Wilson became Franklin College's first African-American graduate in 1902. While a student at Franklin, he participated in baseball and football. Wilson then became a physician upon graduation from Purdue University in 1907. The Arthur Wilson Black Experience House at Franklin College was created in his memory. This collection includes yearbook photos and articles from books and newspapers.
The book celebrates the African American doctors of the 92nd and 93rd divisions in the Army who served alongside the French during World War I. Their early years, education, war experiences, and medical careers in black...
This is a Daily Journal News article highlighting the "Booker T. Washington Community Center Rededication Project" in 2021.
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This 2023 article is part of a series on Black history in Johnson County. Janet McDuffey and Paster Douglas Gray are interviewed. References are made to the Booker T. Washington School, Franklin College, and Arthur Henry...
This twelve-slide journey narrates the athletic history and legacy of Franklin College. Created by Maxwell Johnson '24, Josie Lyons '24, and Jack Sells '24, under the mentorship of Dr. Meredith Clark-Wiltz and Associate...
This document is the text of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page of Franklin College's 2023 website. It includes a statement from The Board of Trustees referencing Arthur Wilson and the Arthur Wilson Black Experience House.
This article ran in February of 2016 listing the contributions of four, former Franklin College students who made an impact on campus. Arthur Wilson is included in the list.
