Bradley University's Tribute to Romeo B. Garrett 1910-2000

Bradley University's Tribute to Romeo B. Garrett 1910-2000

Celebration of Dr. Romeo B. Garrett’s life and legacy

This item is the pamphlet that guests received when attending the Dr. Romeo B. Garrett tribute. It displays the schedule of the event and the speakers that will contribute. Some of the speakers included Dr. Alan Galsky, Judge Joe Billy McDade and Dr. Zeev Gorin. This item also summarizes Dr. Garrett’s life, all of his accomplishments, and how he positively left an impact on the community. The scholarship that was named after Dr. Garrett was one of the first to recognize students of color. Bradley University knew the impact that Garrett had on the University and wanted to give him the proper tribute that he deserved. This item is influential because Dr. Garrett changed Bradley University for the better by teaching others about the importance of diversity.

Bradley University

Quote from Dr. Romeo B. Garrett

Bradley University

April 4th, 2000

Dr. Alan Galsky, Judge Joe Billy McDade, Millie Hall, Dr. Zeev Gorin, and Monique Perkins.

Public Domain

Pamphlet

Tribute pamphlet, 4 pages

English

Text

Collected from Virginius H. Chase Special Collections Center, Bradley University

Peoria, IL