| Lest
We Forget |
December 16, 1933 |
Reminds readers that Christmas is a religious observation not just a
marketable holiday. |
| Dr.
Clark Forman's Advice to the Negro |
December 16, 1933 |
Calls for the people of Charlottesville to follow the advice of Dr.
Forman, of the Julius Rosenwald Fund, and "think together
and act together" in the creation of an American Civic League. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
December 16, 1933 |
Various local announcements detailing the activities of
Charlottesville's black community, such as family travel plans, members
in the community who have been ill, and choir rehersals. |
| Open
Forum-The Strange Case of Mr. X |
December 16, 1933 |
An allegorical story about Mr.X, who doesn't help his fellow
laborers due to fear of competition. |
| Do
You Know This One? |
December 16, 1933 |
A quiz on influential African Americans and other information
important to Charlottesville's black community. |
| Jefferson
School Notes-A Christmas Story |
December 16, 1933 |
A charming story about an industrious young girl who saves Christmas
for her family. |
| The
Aftermath |
December 23, 1933 |
Commends the Negro attorneys and the impartial judge for their
handling of the Crawford murder trial. |
| Jefferson
School Notes-The Christmas Spirit (Class room Work) |
December 23, 1933 |
A short play about a young girl who learns the meaning of the
Christmas Spirit through sharing. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
December 23, 1933 |
Various local announcements detailing activities of Charlottesville's
black community, such as visiting relatives in notable cities, going to
top-ranked Negro colleges, and getting married. |
| The
Assurance of the Immorality of the Soul |
December 23, 1933 |
A solemn reflection on the nature and destination of the human soul.
|
| What
Do You Know About Your Bible? |
December 23, 1933 |
A quiz on lesser-known Biblical subject matter. |
| Open
Forum |
December 23, 1933 |
Various local announcments detailing activities of Charlottesville's
black community, from funeral announcements, to inventive
Christmas celebrations, to holiday receptions. |
| College
Student Enjoys the Reflector |
January 6, 1934 |
A brief letter of recognition and praise from a college student upon his
return to Charlottesville. |
| Do
You Know This One? |
January 6, 1934 |
A quiz on general historical, social, and political
knowledge, including questions on the Monroe Doctrine, the definition of
jazz, and the "three classic orders of Greek architecture." |
| Roll
Jordon, Roll |
January 6, 1934 |
A scathing review of Julia Peterkin's illustrated poetry book on
Negroes in the deep south. |
| Mr.
Pompey's Pay Envelope |
January 6, 1934 |
A story about an allegorical Mr. Pompey who is struggling with the
results of the Depression and the size of his shrinking pay envelope. |
| A
Man's Ideal |
January 6, 1934 |
A poetic declaration of what "a man's ideal" should be in his day to
day dealings. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
January 6, 1934 |
Various local announcements detailing activities of Charlottesville's
black community, from accomplishments on the job, to notable travel
plans, and inventive New Years celebrations. |
| New
Thoughts for Old |
January 13, 1934 |
A terse condemnation of Professor Franklin Frazier and a speech he
delivered at Fisk University. The author speculates that Professor
Frazier either "was previously preoccupied, so that he
did not have time to prepare a speech, or loyalty to and pride in one's
race are too inconsequent to pierce his cerebral skin." |
| Poems |
January 13, 1934 |
A somber poem about a lynching at dusk. |
| Do
You Know This One? |
January 13, 1934 |
A quiz that test the knowlege of Charlottesvillians on political,
social, and historical trivia. |
| Tender
is the Night |
January 13, 1934 |
A brief and tender love poem about the beauty and refreshing
seclusion of nighttime. |
| An
Ancient Trick Exposed |
January 13, 1934 |
An article about "the ancient trick" of accusing black men of the
rape of white women without probable cause. The author implies that the
"lowest type of humanity" who does this is "hiding behind the skirts of
women by naming their dastardly acts as measures of protection." |
| Can
We Help Liberia?? |
January 20, 1934 |
Asserts that "when we consider the many problems confronting Negro
education in America today, and note the little effort exercised by the
Negro Race to solve them, this recent proposition to help Liberia
becomes a little far fetched." |
| Fifteen
Years After the Treaty of Peace |
January 20, 1934 |
A solemn article that laments the fact that "just fifteen years
after the international Treaty of Peace, are asking again for WAR." |
| A
Federal Anti-Lynching Law |
January 20, 1934 |
Equally addresses the pro and con arguments for a federal anti-lynching
law but emphasisizes that "Lynching in America must be stopped! Not for the
benefit of any given race or groups, but for the good of America and the
principles upon which the country was founded." |
| Open
Forum |
January 20, 1934 |
A letter that praises President Roosevelt and the press for speaking out
against lynching, even as it questions the reasons for the popularity of
anti-lynching sentiments. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
January 20, 1934 |
Various local announcements detailing the activities of
Charlottesville's black community, such as hosting congratulatory
dinners, reviewing men's fashion, and visiting interesting relatives
abroad. |
| Jefferson
School Notes |
January 20, 1934 |
Current news of activities at Jefferson School, including a listing
of the "appreciation programs" scheduled for the month of January. |
| The
Best You Could |
January 27, 1934 |
Asserts the uplifting sentiment that "when you've strained your heart
and body, and even then you've not made good, it is well to look within
you and say, 'I've done the best I could.'" |
| LOST!
LOST! LOST! |
January 27, 1934 |
A brief poem about lost opportunity. |
| Do
You Know This One? |
January 27, 1934 |
A quiz that tests the knowledge of Charlottesvillians on political,
social, and historical trivia, including the letter most frequently used
in the English language and the meaning of "E pluribus unum." |
| In
the Land of the Blind |
January 27, 1934 |
An allegorical story about a land where all the people are blind and
thereby unable to conduct their affairs to their advantage. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
January 27, 1934 |
Various local announcements detailing the activities of
Charlottesvillians, such as starting bridge clubs, planning musical
events, and holding birthday parties. |
|
Jefferson School Notes |
January 27,1934 |
Current news of activities at Jefferson School, including noted guest
speakers, the dates of scheduled exams, and updates on appreciation month
activities. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
February 17, 1934 |
Various local announcements detailing the activities of
Charlottesvillians, including the meeting time of the "Smarter Set," the
health status of several Charlottesvillians, and notable travel plans. |
| Church
Notes |
February 17, 1934 |
A glimpse into the activities of Charlotteville's black churches,
including Mt. Zion, First Baptist, and Ebenezer Baptist Church. |
| Hope
on the Horizon |
February 17, 1934 |
An article about the potential resurrection of the Washington Park
Recreational Center. This proposed Negro recreational center was
stuck in the City Council appropriations process for five years. |
| Crime,
an Impediment to Negro Progress |
February 17, 1934 |
Asserts that the high rate of black on black crime is due to the
prejudicially lenient consequences of the judicial system. The author
states that "strict punitive measures are the only remedies for crime,
regardless of the color of the offender." |
| Do
You Know This One? |
February 17, 1934 |
A quiz on African and early African American history. |
| Jefferson School Notes
|
February 17, 1934 |
Current news of activities at Jefferson School specifically focusing
on plans for a June graduation. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
February 24, 1934 |
Various local announcements detailing the activities of
Charlottesvillians, such as the meeting of "The Royal Dukes and Duchess
Social and Dramatic Club," and other entertaining gatherings. |
| Advertisement
for Reflector |
February 24, 1934 |
A short advertisement that explains the purpose and intent of"The
Reflector." |
| Church
Notes |
February 24, 1934 |
A glimpse into the social and educational activities of
Charlottesville's churches. |
| A
Hand-Book for Negro Leaders |
February 24, 1934 |
Asserts that what Negro leaders need is a handbook "with a preface
pleading for unity of purpose" and encouraging them to put their "self
styled prophecy" aside. |
| Open
Forum |
February 24, 1934 |
A complimentary letter from a reader of "The Reflector." |
| Jefferson School Notes |
February 24,1934 |
An update on the latest activities of Jefferson
School, including entertainment and educational programs. |
| On
Northern Counsel for Southern Problems |
March 24, 1934 |
A scathing article that implies that the Norhtern preoccupation
with integration is misinformed. The author asserts that most things
that are "mixed" are not especially beneficial for Afican American
professionals because it means they must compete against unfairly advantaged
competitors. |
| Do
You Know This One? (Based on Negro History Prior to 1863) |
March 24, 1934 |
A detailed quiz on Negro history prior to emancipation. |
| Society
Notes |
March 24, 1934 |
Various notes on the activities of Charlottesville's black population,
including travel plans, wedding announcements, and entertainment
events. |
| Society
Notes of Charlottesvillians |
March 24, 1934 |
Various local announcements detailing the activities of black
Charlottesvillians, such as visiting relatives in notable cities,
graduation announcements, and special church functions. |