Mrs. Annie Day Robinson Shepard was the devoted wife of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of North Carolina Central University. Mrs. Shepard wrote the lyrics to North Carolina Central University’s Alma Mater, “Dear Old N.C.C.” Mrs. Shepard...
Marie Brooks Strange Was the Founder of the Famed Tennessee A & I State College Concert Singers in 1931 Whose Musical Achievements Were Acclaimed by Critics Throughout the Nation.
Classroom in the Demonstration School, B. K. Bruce Building, Maryland Normal and Industrial School at Bowie. Student-teacher is Joseph Alexander Wiseman (1907-1978), who later went on to become the first director and founder of the Bowie State...
David Anderson Was the Founder of the First Student Organizations for Young Men. Originally Named the Billy Hale Jr. Club (In Honor of the President's son). The Club Was Renamed the Anderson-Billy Hale Club following Anderson's Sudden Death...
This life size bronze statue was built to honor Dr. James Edward Shepard, the founder of North Carolina Central University. This statue was made in 1956 by William Zorach, a lithuanian-born sculptor known for his ceramic sculpture of Benjamin...
Southern University and A&M College--History;
Southern University and A & M College-Administration
Southern University Founders Day March 9, 1938. Picture caption reads: 25 Years of Service - 24 Years of Growth. Image at far right is of President Joseph S. Clark alongside his wife Octavia H. Clark and son Felton G. Clark.
Mrs. Annie Day Shepard Smith was the daughter of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of North Carolina Central University. Annie Day Shepard Smith was a graduate of North Carolina College. After her husband’s death in 1953, She operated the I. H....
Rev. Dr. Augustus Shepard was born in Raleigh, N.C. on March 1, 1846. Rev. Dr. Shepard graduated from the Theological Department of Shaw University with a B.S. degree in 1880. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Shaw...
Marjorie Augusta Shepard was the daughter of Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of North Carolina Central University. She attended the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua in 1910. She was a 1919 graduate of Fisk University. In 1922 she...
Hattie Whitted Shepard was born in 1858 in Hillsborough, N.C. She received her early training at Hampton Institute. Hattie Whitted Shepard married Rev. Dr. Augustus Shepard and birthed twelve children, including Dr. James E. Shepard, founder of...
Dr. Harry Van Buren Richardson (1901-1990), was the founder and first President of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Richardson received a bachelor's degree in history from Western Reserve University (1925),...
Dr. Harry Van Buren Richardson (1901-1990), was the founder and first President of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Richardson received a bachelor's degree in history from Western Reserve University (1925),...
Dr. James Edward Shepard (November 3, 1875-October 6, 1947) founded the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua in 1910. He was the school's first president and served in that position from 1909 until his death on October 6, 1947. Prior...
Pollard, William;
University of the District of Columbia;
Dr. William L. Pollard, Seventh President of UDC, served as President of the University of Columbia, from 2002 though 2007. During Dr. Pollard’s tenure, UDC attained accreditation or reaccreditation of all its academic programs, including the law...
Pinchback, Pinckney Benton Stewart, b. 1837 d. 1921; Governors--Louisiana
Founder and sponsor of the relocation of Southern University. Pinchback served as Senator in the Louisiana State Senate in 1867, Lieutenant Governor in 1871 and Governor of Louisiana from December 9, 1872 to January 13, 1873 [35 days].
Charles H. Wesley (1891-1987). Teacher, historian, administrator. Class of 1911. Won distinction as an administrator and historian at Howard University, as president of Wilberforce University and as a founder and president of Central State...