School Conduct; Rules and Regulations; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
In 1886, for the first time, a separate booklet appeared listing rules and regulations governing the personnel at Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. These guidelines covered the board of visitors, presidents, professors, and other...
An invitation to the 1886 Anniversary of the College Lyceum. The invitation was sent by Mr. Walter Fayerman to his former principal W. L. Hamlin. Mr. Fayerman will go on and become the first college graduate of the Virginia Normal and Collegiate...
Certificate; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
James Hugo Johnston was appointed to the Board of Visitors at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute for a four year term beginning April 1, 1886. Johnston did not complete his term on the Board because his fellow members selected him to be...
College President; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
John Mercer Langston was the first president of what is now Virginia State University. He was the third head of the institution, following principals, James Storum and James M. Colson Jr. He served in office from January 1, 1886 - December 31,...
Principal; Female; African American; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Kate Hill Colson, was the oldest child born to John Henry and Rosetta Hill. After the Civil War they returned to Petersburg, and Miss Hill attended the St. Stephen's Normal School in Petersburg. She was one of the first African American school...
Faculty Member; Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Otelia Shields Howard was a graduate of Fisk University in 1921. She edited what was called the Campus Review which was published in 1929. Her father, James Shields, was in the first class that graduated from Virginia Normal and Collegiate...
Letter of Recommendation; Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Letter of Recommendation written by J.D.Pendletm for Walter Johnson to support his application for a teaching position at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute.
Otelia Shields; Newspaper; Virginia State College for Negroes
A special edition of the Virginia Statesman, published to honor Mrs. Otelia Shields Howard who had passed away. Mrs. Howard had been credited with establishing the student newspaper and it's high standards. Mrs. Otelia Shields Howard, Associate...
