DeLong, Mary A. [Ann] Craig, 1865-1960; Southern University and A & M College--Students
Black and white photograph of Mary A. Craig DeLong. She was Southern's first student to enter the premises at Southern University when it was chartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Politician, Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
William Nash Stevens was a member of the group of African American Legislators who presented a number of bills in February of 1882. The honorable William Nash Stevens presented the bill to move the "COLORED" insane asylum to Dinwiddie.
Board Minutes; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Minutes of the first meeting of the Board of Visitors for the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute held on February 15, 1883 at 1:30 pm in the House of Delegates building in Richmond, Virginia. Delegate Peter Carter was elected rector,...
African American; Legislator; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Delegate Peter J. Carter 1844-1888, was born a slave in Northhampton County, Virginia. He was elected first Rector of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute on February 15, 1883.
Legislative Resolution; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
The Senate of Virginia and House of Delegates announcing their appreciation for the musical entertainment furnished February 6, 1922 by the students of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute.
Dr. Pitts Was The First African American, First Alumnus, And Nineth President To Serve At Paine College. As A C.M.E Minister And Theologian, Dr. Pitts Served As President Of Miles College Before Returning To Paine. He Is Credited As The Person Who...
Dr. Alfonso Elder (February 26, 1898-August 1974) became the second president of North Carolina College at Durham on January 20, 1948. Dr. Elder previously served as head of the Graduate Department of Education and also had served as the Dean of...
Dr. John Hope was the first African-American president of both Atlanta University and Morehouse College. in 1906, he succeeded Dr. George Sale as president of Atlanta Baptist College. On July 1, 1929, he succeeded Mr. Myron Adams as president of...
Dr. Samuel P. Massie was elected the third president of North Carolina College at Durham on August 9, 1963. He previously served as chairman of the Department of Chemistry at Langston University, Fisk University, and Howard University...
Ella Sheppard oftern considered the backbone of the group, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 4, 1851. Her father was operated a livery stable in Nashville, purchased his freedom for $1800 and purchased Ella's freedom for $350. He tried...
Maggie Porter was born on February 24, 1853 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Her master was wealthy and as her mother was a favorite house servant, she saw little of the harsher side of slavery. She entered Fisk in 1866.
The interim committee was formulated after the resignation of Dr. Massie on February 1, 1966 to handle the administration of the college. The members left to right are Mr. William Jones, business manager; Dr. Helen G. Edmonds, graduate dean; and...
John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital;Tuskegee Institute
John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital Was Dedicated on February 21, 1913. The Result of a Gift of Mrs. Charles E. Mason of Boston, Mass., Wife of a Trustee of Tuskegee, the Building Was Named In Memory of Her Grandfather, Governor John A. Andrew of...
Miner Teachers College;
Miner Teachers College -- Fraternities and Sororities
Delta Sigma Theta – The Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was authorized to make charter members of the Beta Iota Chapter. The charter members were initiated by the Alpha chapter on February 14, 1936. The charter members, who had...
Miner Teachers College;
Miner Teachers College -- Fraternities and Sororities;
Kappa Alpha Psi
Kappa Alpha Psi -- Beta Kappa chapter of Kappa Psi was established February 21, 1940 under the direction of Grand Polemarch, James E. Scott; Junior Grand Board Member, Wendell Lucas; Provincial Polemarch, James M. Coggs, and Founders: James Mack,...
North Carolina College majorette, Tyne Holmes pulls tuba player, Edward Sadler in a wagon. The North Carolina College Marching Band was determined, and worked diligently to raise enough money to go to New Orleans to participate in the Mardi Gras...
