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Bedford Education Center

Discover archival documents tracing the transformation from the Bedford Education Center to today’s Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center. These records highlight the building’s evolving role in the community, from serving adult learners after school and during integration to becoming a hub for career and technical education. They reflect a legacy of adaptation, opportunity, and a lasting commitment to educational excellence.
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1970.5.21. Susie G. Gibson High School editorial A Wise Decision Bedford Bulletin-Democrat

1970.5.21. Susie G. Gibson High School editorial A Wise Decision Bedford Bulletin-Democrat May 21, 1970 section 2, p. 2

2023.8.30. Susie G. Gibson HS and Bedford Training School Reunion 2023 - John Barnhart. Be

2023.8.30. Susie G. Gibson HS and Bedford Training School Reunion 2023 - John Barnhart. Bedford Bulletin 30 Aug 2023, p.A8

1929.4.11. Susie Gibson Annual School Exhibit. Bedford Bulletin 11 Apr 1929., p.3.jpg

1929.4.11. Susie Gibson Annual School Exhibit. Bedford Bulletin 11 Apr 1929., p.3

1930.9.11. Bedford Training School. Meeting of Colored Teachers. Bedford Bulletin 11 Sept

1930.9.11. Bedford Training School. Meeting of Colored Teachers. Bedford Bulletin 11 Sept 1930, p.1

1931.4.30. Bedford Training School. Prize Winners Co. Exhibit Colored Schools. Bedford Bul

1931.4.30. Bedford Training School. Prize Winners Co. Exhibit Colored Schools. Bedford Bulletin 30 April 1931, p.7

1935.10.3.Bedford Training School. Colored Teachers Meet. Bedford Bulletin 3 Oct 1935, p.1

1935.10.3.Bedford Training School. Colored Teachers Meet. Bedford Bulletin 3 Oct 1935, p.1

1936.4.16. Exhibit of School Work. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 16 Apr 1936, p.1.jpg

1936.4.16. Exhibit of School Work. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 16 Apr 1936, p.1

1936.10.15. Bedford Fair Winners. Negro Schools, Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 15 Oct 193

1936.10.15. Bedford Fair Winners. Negro Schools, Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 15 Oct 1936.p.7

1937.5.6. Bedford Training School Sr. Class reception Bedford Bulletin 6 May 1937, p.5.jpg

1937.5.6. Bedford Training School Sr. Class reception Bedford Bulletin 6 May 1937, p.5

1938.3.17. Domestic Training Class. 1. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 17 Mar 1938, p.1.jpg

1938.3.17. Domestic Training Class. 1. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 17 Mar 1938, p.1

1938.4.14. Colored School Exhibit 1. Sus

1938.4.14. Colored School Exhibit 1. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 14 April 1938, p.1

1938.5.26. Bedford Training School Finals. Bedford Bulletin. 26 May 1938, p.1.jpg

1938.5.26. Bedford Training School Finals. Bedford Bulletin. 26 May 1938, p.1

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan 1939, p.1

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 4. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 4. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan 1939, p.1

2023.8.23. Susie G. Gibson HS and Bedford Training School Reunion 2023. Part 1. Bedford Bu

2023.8.23. Susie G. Gibson HS and Bedford Training School Reunion 2023. Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 23 Aug 2023, p.1

1928.4.5. Colored School Exhibit. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 5 April 1928, p.2.jpg

1928.4.5. Colored School Exhibit. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 5 April 1928, p.2

1929.5.2. Bedford Training School Bids W

1929.5.2. Bedford Training School Bids Wanted. Bedford Bulletin. 2 May 1929, p.4

1931.3.26. Susie Gibson. Notice of Annual Colored School Exhibit. Bedford Bulletin 26 Marc

1931.3.26. Susie Gibson. Notice of Annual Colored School Exhibit. Bedford Bulletin 26 March 1931, p.1

1932.3.24. Bedford Training School. Exhi

1932.3.24. Bedford Training School. Exhibit of Industrial Work. Bedford Bulletin 24 March 1932, p.1

1935.11.21. Bedford Training School. Bedford Bulletin 21 Nov 1935, p.5.jpg

1935.11.21. Bedford Training School. Bedford Bulletin 21 Nov 1935, p.5

1936.4.23. Annual Exhibit of School Work. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 23 Apr 1936, p.1.

1936.4.23. Annual Exhibit of School Work. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 23 Apr 1936, p.1

1936.12.10. Bedford Training School. Town Council bonds. Bedford Bulletin. 10 Dec 1936, p.

1936.12.10. Bedford Training School. Town Council bonds. Bedford Bulletin. 10 Dec 1936, p.1

1937.10.7. Co. Fair Booms In Spite of Mud. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 7 Oct 197, p.4.j

1937.10.7. Co. Fair Booms In Spite of Mud. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 7 Oct 197, p.4

1938.3.17. Domestic Training Class. 2. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 17 Mar 1938, p.1.jpg

1938.3.17. Domestic Training Class. 2. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 17 Mar 1938, p.1

1938.4.14. Colored School Exhibit 2. Sus

1938.4.14. Colored School Exhibit 2. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 14 April 1938, p.5

1938.6.16. Bedford Training School. Additions discussed. Bedford Bulletin 16 June 1938, p.

1938.6.16. Bedford Training School. Additions discussed. Bedford Bulletin 16 June 1938, p.1

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan 1939, p.1

1939.3.16. District League Meeting 1. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 16 Mar 1939, p.6.jpg

1939.3.16. District League Meeting 1. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 16 Mar 1939, p.6

2023.8.23. Susie G. Gibson HS and Bedford Training School Reunion 2023. Part 2. Bedford Bu

2023.8.23. Susie G. Gibson HS and Bedford Training School Reunion 2023. Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 23 Aug 2023, p.A2

1929.3.28. Colored School Exhibit. Susie Gbson. Bedford Bulletin 28 March 1929.p.1.jpg

1929.3.28. Colored School Exhibit. Susie Gbson. Bedford Bulletin 28 March 1929.p.1

1930.2. Bedford Training School 2 LVA Feb 1930.jpg

1930.2. Bedford Training School 2 LVA Feb 1930

1931.4.16. Susie Gibson. Form Teachers Organization. Bedford Bulletin 16 April 1931, p.3.j

1931.4.16. Susie Gibson. Form Teachers Organization. Bedford Bulletin 16 April 1931, p.3

1935.4.18. Colored School Exhibit. Susue

1935.4.18. Colored School Exhibit. Susue Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 18 Apr 1935, p.1

1936.4.9. Memorial Service, Wm Poindexter, Otter District League. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bu

1936.4.9. Memorial Service, Wm Poindexter, Otter District League. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 9 Apr 1936, p.7

1936.4.30. Exhibit Pupils Work. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 30 April 1936.p.6.jpg

1936.4.30. Exhibit Pupils Work. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 30 April 1936.p.6

1937.4.15. Colored School Exhibit. Susie Gibson Bedford Bulletin 15 April 1937, p.1.jpg

1937.4.15. Colored School Exhibit. Susie Gibson Bedford Bulletin 15 April 1937, p.1

1937.11.18. TB Seal Campaign. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 18 Nov 1937, p.1.jpg

1937.11.18. TB Seal Campaign. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 18 Nov 1937, p.1

1938.3.24. Results of TB Stamp Sale. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 24 Mar 1938, p.5.jpg

1938.3.24. Results of TB Stamp Sale. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 24 Mar 1938, p.5

1938.4.28. Susie Gibson. Montvale exhibit. Letter of Appreciation. Bedford Bulletin 28 Apr

1938.4.28. Susie Gibson. Montvale exhibit. Letter of Appreciation. Bedford Bulletin 28 April 1938, p.10

1938.10.27. Christmas Seals Sale. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 27 Oct 1938, p.1.jpg

1938.10.27. Christmas Seals Sale. Susie Gibson. Bedford Bulletin 27 Oct 1938, p.1

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 3. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan

1939.1.26. Susie Gibson. Action on Health Unit Postponed, Part 3. Bedford Bulletin 26 Jan 1939, p.1

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