2.6 Lloyd Lionel Gaines, Lincoln University Junior Class Portrait, 1933-34

When the summer of 1935 rolled around, Gaines was contemplating his next step. He was graduating in August, with honors no less, and he was pondering a career. After graduation, he filed papers with placement office at Lincoln but he could not find an immediate position. Although he minored in education, Gaines was not primarily searching for a teaching position.

3.4 University of Missouri Doctor of Law Degree to Lloyd Lionel Gaines

On May 13, 2006, University of Missouri awarded Lloyd Gaines Doctor of Law degree.