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Susie G. Gibson High School

Explore archival documents from Susie G. Gibson High School, a vital institution in Bedford County’s educational history. These records highlight the school’s academic programs, student life, faculty contributions, and community impact during the era of segregation. Together, they reflect the pride, perseverance, and excellence that defined generations of Gibson students and educators.

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1954. Susie G. Gibson High School construction 1954 Bedford County Bicentennial Official P

1954. Susie G. Gibson High School construction 1954 Bedford County Bicentennial Official Program

1954.5.27. Final Exercises. Bedford Training School. 27 May 1954, p. 1.jpg

1954.5.27. Final Exercises. Bedford Training School. 27 May 1954, p. 1

1954.8.19. Susie G. Gibson High School and Bedford Train Schl Teacher List For New Year. P

1954.8.19. Susie G. Gibson High School and Bedford Train Schl Teacher List For New Year. Part 1. Bedford Dem Aug 19, 1954, p.8

1955.9.15. Susie G. Gibson High School Garland Gay, architect Bedford Bulletin Sept 15, 19

1955.9.15. Susie G. Gibson High School Garland Gay, architect Bedford Bulletin Sept 15, 1955

1955.10.27. Susie Gibson News 2. Violet Penn, Charles Anderson. Bedford Bulletin 27 Oct 19

1955.10.27. Susie Gibson News 2. Violet Penn, Charles Anderson. Bedford Bulletin 27 Oct 1955, p.2, 3

1955.11.3. Susie Gibson News. Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 3 Nov 1955, p.3.jpg

1955.11.3. Susie Gibson News. Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 3 Nov 1955, p.3

1955.12.8. Susie Gibson News 2. Violet Penn. Bedford Bulletin. 8 Dec 1955, p.3.jpg

1955.12.8. Susie Gibson News 2. Violet Penn. Bedford Bulletin. 8 Dec 1955, p.3

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

1957.5.16. Honor Students At Susie Gibson. Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 16 May 1957, p.12

1957.7.4. Beulah Payne. Gibson Park. Bedford Bulletin 4 July 1957, p.10.jpg

1957.7.4. Beulah Payne. Gibson Park. Bedford Bulletin 4 July 1957, p.10

1960.6.2. Susie G. Gibson graduates 1. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 2 June 1960, p.8.jpg

1960.6.2. Susie G. Gibson graduates 1. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 2 June 1960, p.8

1961.3.16. Gibson grad. George Jackson, Jr. Army. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 16 March 1961,

1961.3.16. Gibson grad. George Jackson, Jr. Army. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 16 March 1961, p.4

1961.5.11. Susie G. Gibson, Bridge St Elem May Day, Field Day. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 1

1961.5.11. Susie G. Gibson, Bridge St Elem May Day, Field Day. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 11 May 1961, p.5

1961.6.8. Gibson HS Week of Commencement Activities. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 8 June 1961

1961.6.8. Gibson HS Week of Commencement Activities. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 8 June 1961, p.2

1961.8.10. Fun Night Susie Gibson Playground. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 10 Aug 1961, p.2.j

1961.8.10. Fun Night Susie Gibson Playground. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 10 Aug 1961, p.2

1954.3.25. Men_s Day Rally Florence Leftwich Training School Bedford Democrat Mar 25, 1954

1954.3.25. Men's Day Rally Florence Leftwich Training School Bedford Democrat Mar 25, 1954

1954.8.12. Susie G. Gibson High School Rendering Bedford Bulletin Aug 12, 1954.jpg

1954.8.12. Susie G. Gibson High School Rendering Bedford Bulletin Aug 12, 1954

1954.9.16. Susie G. Gibson High School Cafeteria The Bedford Democrat September 16, 1954 p

1954.9.16. Susie G. Gibson High School Cafeteria The Bedford Democrat September 16, 1954 p.5

1955.10.13. Susie G. Gibson High School. Football Team Wins. Bedford Bulletin 13 Oct 1955,

1955.10.13. Susie G. Gibson High School. Football Team Wins. Bedford Bulletin 13 Oct 1955, p.3

1955.11.3. Gibson Braves. Bedford Bulletin 3 Nov 1955, p.3.jpg

1955.11.3. Gibson Braves. Bedford Bulletin 3 Nov 1955, p.3

1955.11.9. Susie G. Gibson High School. Susie Gibson_s Homecoming. Bedford Bulletin. 9 Nov

1955.11.9. Susie G. Gibson High School. Susie Gibson's Homecoming. Bedford Bulletin. 9 Nov 1955, p.3

1955.12.29. Susie Gibson News. Bedford Bulletin. 29 Dec 1955, p.4.jpg

1955.12.29. Susie Gibson News. Bedford Bulletin. 29 Dec 1955, p.4

1957.5.16. Honor Students At Susie Gibson. Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 16 May 1957, p.12.jpg

1957.5.16. Honor Students At Susie Gibson. Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 16 May 1957, p.12

1957.8.8. Gibson Park Playground. Part 1. Beulah Payne. Bedford Bulletin 8 Aug 1957, p.4.j

1957.8.8. Gibson Park Playground. Part 1. Beulah Payne. Bedford Bulletin 8 Aug 1957, p.4

1960.6.2. Susie G. Gibson graduates 2. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 2 June 1960, p.8.jpg

1960.6.2. Susie G. Gibson graduates 2. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 2 June 1960, p.8

1961.3.16. James Kyle. former teacher, Gibson HS. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 16 March 1961,

1961.3.16. James Kyle. former teacher, Gibson HS. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 16 March 1961, p.4

1961.5.18. Teachers. Gibson Body Camp Bridge St. Counter Ridge Otter River. Bedford Bullet

1961.5.18. Teachers. Gibson Body Camp Bridge St. Counter Ridge Otter River. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 18 May 1961 p.5

1961.6.22. Susie G. Gibson High School. sidewalk access. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 22 June

1961.6.22. Susie G. Gibson High School. sidewalk access. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 22 June 1961, p.1

1961.9.7. Susie Gibson HS in Good Condition 1. Bedford Bulletin 7 Sept 1961, p.1.jpg

1961.9.7. Susie Gibson HS in Good Condition 1. Bedford Bulletin 7 Sept 1961, p.1

1954.5.14. Bedford Training School May Queen. Bedford Bulletin 14 May 1954, p.7.jpg

1954.5.14. Bedford Training School May Queen. Bedford Bulletin 14 May 1954, p.7

1954.8.19. Susie G. Gibson High School and Bedford Train Sch Teacher List For New Year. Pa

1954.8.19. Susie G. Gibson High School and Bedford Train Sch Teacher List For New Year. Part 2. Bedford Dem Aug 19, 1954, p.8

1955.6.30. Beulah Payne. Bible School Bridge St School. Bedford Bulletin 30 June 1955, p.1

1955.6.30. Beulah Payne. Bible School Bridge St School. Bedford Bulletin 30 June 1955, p.12

1955.10.27. Susie Gibson News 1. Violet Penn, Charles Anderson. Bedford Bulletin 27 Oct 19

1955.10.27. Susie Gibson News 1. Violet Penn, Charles Anderson. Bedford Bulletin 27 Oct 1955, p.2, 3

1955.11.3. Susie Gibson News. Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 3 Nov 1955, p.3.jpg

1955.11.3. Susie Gibson News. Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 3 Nov 1955, p.3

1955.12.8. Susie Gibson News 1. Violet Penn. Bedford Bulletin. 8 Dec 1955, p.3.jpg

1955.12.8. Susie Gibson News 1. Violet Penn. Bedford Bulletin. 8 Dec 1955, p.3

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

1957.5.16. Honor Students At Susie Gibson. Part 1. Bedford Bulletin 16 May 1957, p.12

1957.5.16. Honor Students At Susie Gibson. Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 16 May 1957, p.12.jpg

1957.5.16. Honor Students At Susie Gibson. Part 2. Bedford Bulletin 16 May 1957, p.12

1957.8.8. Gibson Park Playground. Part 2. Beulah Payne. Bedford Bulletin 8 Aug 1957, p.4.j

1957.8.8. Gibson Park Playground. Part 2. Beulah Payne. Bedford Bulletin 8 Aug 1957, p.4

1961.3.3. Student Programs. Gibson, Counter Ridge, Otter River, Body Camp, Bridge St. Bedf

1961.3.3. Student Programs. Gibson, Counter Ridge, Otter River, Body Camp, Bridge St. Bedford Bull-Democrat 30 March 1961, p.2

1961.3.16. Susie Gibson PTA Band Committee. Bedford-Bulletin-Democrat 16 March 1961, p.12.

1961.3.16. Susie Gibson PTA Band Committee. Bedford-Bulletin-Democrat 16 March 1961, p.12

1961.5.25. Commencement Program Gibson High. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 28 May 1961, p.6, S

1961.5.25. Commencement Program Gibson High. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 28 May 1961, p.6, Sec 2

1961.7.27. Summer Playground Susie Gibson Park. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 27 July, p.6, Se

1961.7.27. Summer Playground Susie Gibson Park. Bedford Bulletin-Democrat 27 July, p.6, Sec 2

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