Fred and Hyla Bynum Cundiff Collection

Fred and Hyla Cundiff were born and grew up together in Wilkes County, N.C. In their professional careers each made significant contributions to the education of African American students, both in Wilkesboro and Greensboro. Fred Cundiff came to Greensboro to teach in 1954. He became the first African-American Assistant School Superintendant in 1969, playing a crucial role in the relatively peaceful integration of Greensboro's school system in the early 1970s. Hyla Cundiff was an elementary school teacher for over 30 years, primarily at the Washingon Street, Bluford, and Vandalia Elementary schools. Her thirteen years of volunteer work with the American Cancer Society brought her the distinct honor of the prestigious "2 Those Who Care" award in 1989.

Details

Who's responsible?: Gateway Community Collections, UNC Greensboro (Repository)
How much has been digitized?: This collection has been digitized in its entirety.
Where can I find more information?: No finding aid available.
Topics: African-American History
Schools and Colleges
People
North Carolina
Subject headings: Greensboro (N.C.) -- History -- 20th century
Contributing Institution: Gateway Community Collections, UNC Greensboro

Pages

: A conversation with a man about schools; This article, by John Alexander, discusses the duties of Assistant School Superitendent in Greensboro.

: A profile: Estelle Atley Jones Eaton; Estelle Atley Jones Eaton is profiled in an alumni bulletin from Barber-Scotia College. She graduated in the class of 1910.

: Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Iota Chapter, 62nd Anniversary Banquet; The anniversary banquet was held at Winston-Salem State University, which was Winston-Salem Teachers College when Fred Cundiff attended it in the early 1940s. He is pictured in the group photo on the cover.

: Army photograph of Fred Cundiff; Fred Cundiff entered the Army on D-Day, June 4, 1944. He served as a company clerk and part time truck driver, in India, Burma and China.

: Article about the black establishment in Guilford County; Fred Cundiff is featured in this article about African American leaders in Greensboro.

: Article about the black establishment in Guilford County; Fred Cundiff is featured in this article about African American leaders in Greensboro.

: Article about the black establishment in Guilford County; Fred Cundiff is featured in this article about African American leaders in Greensboro.

: Award presented to Hyla Cundiff; Hyla Cundiff received the WFMY-TV Community Service Award, "2 Those Who Care," in 1989. She was honored for serving over a decade as a volunteer for the local American Cancer Society chapter..

: Barber-Scotia College Index

: Beta Iota chapter history

: Certificate of appreciation; Hyla Cundiff was presented this award from the Johsnon C. Smith University Class of 1948, for her "Devotion as Outstanding Member and Supporter of the Class".

: Certificate of appreciation for Hyla Cundiff; Hyla Cundiff, a long time member and supporter of St. James Presbyterian Church, received a certificate of appreciation from the Christian Education Committee.

: Certificate of service for Hyla Cundiff; Hyla Cundiff received this award for her faithful service at Sunday School Treasurer at St. James Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina

: Class portrait from Vandalia Elementary School; Hyla Cundiff poses with her fourtth grade class at Vandalia Elementary School in Greensboro. She was the first African-American tearcher at Vandalia. Students pictured are: Arnold Comer, Nancy Ferriter, Nancy Byrd, Susan Afalla, Lee Ann Joyce, Mike Sanders, David Fields, Jerome Albanese, Brad Starnes, Craig Culbreth, Brad Davis, Chris Lane, Allison Holder, Dee Dee Cogin, David Frank, Linda Larsen, Randy McLamb, Jim Keegan, Judy Jackson, Brian Jobe, Craig Bowers

: Class portrait from Vandalia Elementary School; Hyla Cundiff poses with her fourth grade class at Vandalia Elementary School. She was the first African-American tearcher at Vandalia. Students pictured are: Arnold Comer, Nancy Ferriter, Nancy Byrd, Susan Afalla, Lee Ann Joyce, Mike Sanders, David Fields, Jerome Albanese, Brad Starnes, Craig Culbreth, Brad Davis, Chris Lane, Allison Holder, Dee Dee Cogin, David Frank, Linda Larsen, Randy McLamb, Jim Keegan, Judy Jackson, Brian Jobe, Craig Bowers