1.1 Lloyd Gaines: The Man, The Mission, & The Mystery

When great Civil Rights pioneers are discussed, the name Lloyd Gaines deserves to be mentioned. A man of humble beginnings, Gaines had dreams and goals for which he was willing to overcome outdated legal, social and educational systems do not only better himself but make a stand for his fellow man. The story of Lloyd Gaines is one of struggle, hope, success and injury. It is a life and legacy to be recognized, admired and celebrated.

1.3 Lloyd and George Gaines in an undated photograph

Lloyd Gaines and his brother George Gaines in an undated photograph

1.7 Stowe Teachers College, Saint Louis, Missouri

In addition to attending Stowe, Lloyd continued with his magazine subscription sales to help support his family. After a year at the local college, Lloyd Gaines made the decision to transfer to Lincoln University in Jefferson City Missouri.

3.3 Lloyd Gaines

Although Canada did not have the ultimate authority to reject Gaines’ application, the chances for Lloyd were bleak; it appeared that the School of Law at MU would not accept him. His only other choice was to abide by a Missouri statute which allowed for blacks to apply for a scholarship to attend a school in a neighboring state if the desired program was not offered at Lincoln University. Lloyd was a citizen of Missouri and he was determined to be educated in his home state.

2.6 Judge William F. Frank, Chief Justice, Missouri State Supreme Court

In February, 1937, the Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice William F. Frank, issued their verdict that supported the Missouri statute that allowed for out-of-state tuition for Missouri blacks to continue their education if the desired program was not offered at Lincoln University Once again, the legal team of Lloyd Gaines was not undaunted.

No Meaning Without God

Commentator: Bruce Ballard (Lincoln University)

Inman E. Page Library Resources for Students and Faculty

Brief introduction of the resources and services provided by Inman E. Page Library to students and faculty at Lincoln University.

Morality Without God

Commentator: Laurence Rohrer (Lincoln University)

The View from LU Cooperative Extension, December 2014

Volume 2, Issue 1

Healthy Aging Newsletter Summer 2015

https://bluetigercommons.lincolnu.edu/pjccmha/1006/thumbnail.jpg

3.1 Lloyd Gaines sitting in a chair

While Lloyd Gaines, who was now enrolled at the University of Michigan, worked on a Masters degree in Economics, Houston, Redmond and Espy planned their next step. The decisions in Missouri were not made on a level playing field, so to speak. They needed to take their case to place where justice was blind and unbiased; the Supreme Court of the United States.

1.3 John D. Taylor, Democrat, MO House of Representatives, 39th District

However, the State of Missouri was not going to go down without a fight. In mid- January, 1939, John D. Taylor, a representative from Keytesville, MO, introduced a bill in the Missouri legislature designed to postpone integration of the University. Taylor, chairman of the House Appropriations committee, proudly called himself “an unreconstructed rebel.” Taylor’s proposal, House Bill No. 195, authorized Lincoln University to “establish whatever graduate and professional schools are necessary to the equivalent of the University of Missouri.”

2016 Founders' Convocation (150th)

Program brochure for 150th Founders' Convocation program held at Richardson Fine Arts Center, Mitchell Auditorium on Thursday, February 11th, 2016.

2013 Founders' Convocation

Program brochure for 2013 Founders' Convocation program held at Richardson Fine Arts Center, Mitchell Auditorium on Thursday, February 7th, 2013.

2012 Founders' Convocation

Program brochure for Founders' Convocation held at Richardson Fine Arts Center, Mitchell Auditorium on Thursday, February 9th, 2012.