Writing on Back of Picture: Return to Rev. Joe M. Conley, American Baptist Theological Seminary

Rev. Thomas Kilgore Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader and a respected adviser to three presidents at the University of Southern California (USC). Born on February 20, 1913 in Woodruff, South Carolina to Thomas and Eugenia Kilgore, he dedicated his life to the pursuit of civil rights and social justice. Kilgore played a vital role in advocating for equality and fairness, particularly during the civil rights movement. His impact was not limited to the activism realm; he also served as a trusted adviser to three USC presidents, contributing his wisdom and insights to the university's growth and development. Throughout his life, Rev. Thomas Kilgore Jr. left a lasting legacy as a trailblazer in both the civil rights movement and the academic community and served as the First Black president of the American Baptist Convention.

Rev. Thomas Kilgore Jr, gave 4 sermons and 5 lectures at the 10th annual Garnett-Nabrit Lectures at American Baptist Theological Seminary April 11-13 1967.